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. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) 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 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - or duties performed independently - as applicable Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination In modalities that require advanced certification - to support their continued development - technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist 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 an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education Credentialing Standards Public Law 97-35 - the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 - requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Education Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel Essentially - they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in the at regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field Grade Determinations: Experience- At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-8) - that is directly related to the position to be filled and that demonstrates possession of the knowledge - skills - abilities and other characteristics needed to provide services as a diagnostic radiologic technologist Examples to include: Independently provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services with only occasional oversight or direction for highly complex issues The candidate must also demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk and must be evident in the resume for appropriate consideration Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients Specialized Assignment: This specialty modality requires additional knowledge of superconducting magnets - the physics of superconducting magnets - and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging The technologist must be educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients - visitors - and equipment enter The practitioner must have specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body The technologist must also have specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged [This assignment may also perform basic magnetic resonance safety program duties Technologists must be knowledgeable in contrast media - power injectors - and PACS DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (MR) certification.] Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: This position requires a moderate amount of physical activity working with the equipment and maneuvering patients Requires color vision and depth perception: must be able to differentiate subtle shades of gray on a diagnostic image must also respond to audio signals. Duties VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The responsibilities are to perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging studies and performs technical work in support of diagnostic radiology procedures for the patients of this medical center Duties include: Examinations include - but are not limited to - MRI examinations of the chest - abdomen - pelvis head - extremities - neck - etc Prepare room - equipment and material needed for patient procedures Prepares injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary Administer contrast material - under the direction of the radiologist or other physician - according to protocols Follows prescribed protocols required to perform procedures Is aware of safety issues related to a strong magnetic field and the injection of contrast materials Incumbent performs safety screening - observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams - credit of patient visits - complications - production of hardcopy images and/or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department Aways maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms and reports equipment problems to the supervisor immediately Practice's hospital safety - radiation safety - MRI safety - infection control and universal precautions always in accordance departmental and hospital procedures The incumbent may be cross trained in special procedures to maximize utilization of personnel Continually reviews new developments int he field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is continually alerted to improve quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available Provides training to new cross-training employees - student technologist and residents from affiliated programs and facilities Completes mandatory training to maintain licensure and meet the Medical Center education requirements - to include maintaining a current certification in Basic Life Support Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-6:30 PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact View email address on click.appcast.io - for questions/assistance Learn more 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 #: PD25250F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr