Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistDuties and responsibilities include but not limited to:Interpret requests or instructions from the radiologist or clinicians.Perform a spectrum of simple and advanced MRI exams following prescribed protocols required to perform procedures of the: Brain, Abdominal, Cardiac, MSK, Breast, Extremity, Urological, interventional planning and procedures with and without the use of contrast materials as directed by the radiologist.Operate all MRI equipment; a variety of super conductive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images.Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events.Reconcile patient's current medications then prepares and administers contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist; according to protocols, assuring that current lab results and patient allergies have been checked.Positively identify each patient by asking for two (2) forms of identification not limited to, full name, full social security number, or date of birth.Assist in the transporting of patients, via wheelchair, stretcher, or with walking assistance when appropriate, to different locations throughout the hospital and medical centers. Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, EMS, nursing personnel, etc.Perform adequate MRI safety screening, explain the exam procedure, and choose the best imaging coil for the part of the patient's body being scanned.Prepare the sterile procedure tray, sterile supplies, power injector, pressure bags, and all necessary ancillary equipment. Will prepare patient for procedure by performing sterile prep, IV access as needed, following NFSG venipuncture guidelines.Report all equipment failures in a timely manner.Utilize Vista and CPRS software to look up pertinent patient information that relates to patient examinations; including laboratory reports, nursing notes, radiology orders/consults, physician notes, allergies, and radiology reports.Clean and disinfect equipment after each use in accordance with infection control and EMS standards and demonstrate competency in the ability to set up, clean or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as related to the manufacture guidelines.Examine catheters and guide wires for expiration or any type of factory defect, i.e. damaged tips, bends, etc. before used in an examination.Work Schedule: 1pm - 9:30pm, Monday through Friday. Mandatory on-call rotations for after hours and Federal Holidays.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).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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 50675F