Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

Allied Health Professional

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to:

• The incumbent performs MRI and will discuss any case that deviates from normal protocol set by the radiologist. Only general supervision from a radiologist or supervisory technologist is required in most instances, although some extremely difficult procedures require close consultation with a radiologist or medical officer.
• Follows standard operating procedures to perform MRI/MRA of the head, brain, vascular system, extremities, spine, internal organs, joints, and bones for purposes of diagnosing complex conditions, disease, or injury routinely undetectable through alternate imaging modalities. Occasionally deviates from standard procedures to adapt for deformities of body injuries, and other variable considerations such as age and weight of patient.
• Operates complex radiology computer equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients. Sets up the scanning suite. Assures that sterile supplies, local anesthetics, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are present and laid out.
• Selects and sets technical factors for very difficult radiographic examinations. Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures. Determines technical factors, sets controls, and operates equipment. Determines technical factors to obtain diagnostic exam results, sets controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified is optimally imaged using MR technology.
• Receives assignments that require application of standard and non-standard procedures and seeks advice or the assistance of a radiologist when questions or uncertainty about a scan arises. Interprets requests or instructions from radiologists or medical officers. Must possess the knowledge and skills to adequately communicate the details of a patient examination or situation and act on verbal guidance or instructions provided by the radiologist.
• Performs patient management activities, which may involve assistance with gowning a patient. Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Independently explains procedures, and positions patients for a variety of very difficult procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that no patient enters the scanning suite with a condition that may cause injury to the patient, employee, or equipment. Technologist may be required to perform initial telephonic screening of patient for conditions/criteria that would deem patient unsuitable for MR exam. At time of appointment, technologist will perform final screening of patient in an attempt to determine if a patient has any condition/criteria (type of metallic implant or foreign metal body) that may cause injury or death upon entering the high strength magnetic field of the scanner.
• Administers contrast materials intravenously under the supervision of a radiologist. Provides an assessment of the patient's condition throughout the patient's stay in the department and responds appropriately when a patient's condition falls below the baseline assessment of what is stable.
• Maintains electronic records such as daily log of patients, statistical reports, and images files. Performs image management, data archiving and the case editing of examinations upon completion of each scan. Maintains permanent record of scans in digital archive.

Work Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30 pm

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized

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 $416.66

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 #: 517-24029-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized