Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist MRI

Operate a wide variety of imaging equipment in MRI to obtain examinations of acceptable quality while limiting the amount of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for diagnosis and localization purposes.
Perform MRI of the spine head neck abdomen pelvis extremities breast and cardiac studies (onsite training for specialized exams).
Perform MRI of the peripheral and visceral vessels through MR angiography of the abdominal systems and extremities to include renal hepatic mesenteric aortic femoral or any other studies according to current protocols.
Perform venipuncture and adhere to guidance regarding administration of contrast media use of power injectors and gadolinium.
Process studies through post processing software and the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)Maintain electronic records of exams performed on patients.
Appropriately process orders through all imaging scheduling software and document.
Prepare contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist.
Respond to patient reactions that may require immediate attention to prevent harm to the patient.
Must follow MRI safety guidance report and document safety issues and incidents in the electronic health record patient safety reporting tool and to the supervisor immediately upon occurrence
.Must adhere to all service section and national policies and directives.
Review and interpret all radiology study orders for accuracy and appropriateness; review orders protocols screening information for accuracy note and research all questionable information prior to tech approval and performance of the exam.
Complete imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat pre-op urgent and routine exams.
Coordinate examinations that require radiologist direction around physician availability maximizing exam room effectiveness.
Must optimize scan times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.
Adhere to hospital infection control and safety policies.
Maintain adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Inventory and restock all supplies and monitoring expiration dates. Notify the supervisor and supply chain management of supply issues.
Determine technical factors to produce optimal MRI studies. Appropriately vary exams or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patients individual medical conditions and body habitus. Consult with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams and document in the electronic health record. Notify the radiologist of procedures requiring their immediate attention.
Properly identify patients by using full name date of birth full social security number and/or hospital name band. Verify correct MRI scan correct amount and type of contrast administered timelines for any timed examinations patient position and all other identifying markers. Properly identify areas of interest on all images when applicable.
Perform minor equipment adjustments repairs and exercises care in the handling and safeguarding of all equipment. Technologist will check equipment for proper function prior to performing procedures. Technologist must report equipment malfunction to the supervisor immediately after trouble shooting and enter an electronic repair request.
Must participate in quality assurance activities as directed. Complete all annual and/or new competencies and required trainings. Must participate in the afterhours call rotation.
All other related Imaging duties as directed.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: Variable Shifts Available
Compressed/Flexible: Authorized
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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 $144000 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 Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 52095-A

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

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.
• 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 computed tomography (CT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or Mammography (M) 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 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. Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation which may also result in termination of employment.
• For grade levels above the entry level the candidate must be certified.
• 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 from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).