Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/30/2026.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States(Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.)
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.7403(f)
• Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from [other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education(DOE)]
• Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT)(R)Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - [or Mammograph (M) duties performed independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination]

Grade Determinations

• In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-9: Experience: This position requires you have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) that demonstrates the following clinical competencies needed to provide services for this specialty area - as follows: Checking scanners for operation - assess acceptable performance based on established guidelinesCalibrating parameters and make adjustments as neededReviewing patient's clinical record - diagnosis - and laboratory resultsMonitoring patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informedUsing tact - diplomacy - and courtesy in dealings with the customers - patients - staff - family - visitors - and volunteersUnderstanding of anatomy and physiology - and cross-sectional anatomy - recognizing unusual images - and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interestDemonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and proceduresKnowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedureKnowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiographyKnowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautionsKnowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients

Duties

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Operating the super conductive Magnetic Resonance Imager (MRI) - a highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images
• Preparing magnet for daily operation - bringing they system up and checking all self calibrating parameters
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned work area
• Maintaining necessary supplies in the work area
• Reporting all shortages or equipment failure to the supervisor
• Observing patient safety guidelines as set forth in department and Medical Center policies and procedures
• Monitoring all equipment brought into the MRI environment to ensure it is MRI sage or MRI compatible
• Actively seeking out work when assigned tasks are finished
• Proactively identifying administrative - clinical or mechanical problems - and defining solutions
• Advising the Radiologist of those examinations which require immediate attention while the patient is still undergoing the examination
• Practicing sterile techniques to prevent contamination
• Performing the associated DHCP - CPRS GUI and imaging network responsibilities that relate to a patient examination and the patient's record

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 18 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 2 - 2026
• After this date - qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies occur
• This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) position is in Diagnostic Imaging services at the VA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury - MA campus
• This position is a Part-Time at 16 hours per week (Saturdays and Sundays)

Pay

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework

• Not Available

Virtual

• This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #

PD906190 Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

NOTIFICATIONS

• This position is in the Excepted Service
• Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action)
• The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted)
• In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Boston Healthcare System campus and CBOCs as needed
• Narrative responses to the knowledge - skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.