Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Position is for a Senior Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), who performs advanced, complex research evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques utilizing MRI principles. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation This is a term/ time limited position appointment and may be extended to a maximum of 8 years. This position is obligated.

Duties

• Technologist works independently performing routine, emergent, and specialized procedures with responsibility for protocols, patient care, and magnet safety.
• Receives and reviews requests from physicians and other health care providers for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations of patients.
• Determines the condition(s) at issue and the procedures and equipment necessary to best meet the needs of the individual case.
• Receives and positions patient for examination.
• Explains procedures and actions to allay fears and secure maximum cooperation of patients, family members, and non-MRI staff.
• Retrieves lab results and calculates glomerular filtration rate to ensure patients meet the criteria for gadolinium based contrast use.
• Notifies Radiologist if further consent must be obtained for patients with renal failure.
• Conducts research on implants and devices to ensure safety of patients undergoing MRI procedures.
• Selects, designs or customizes, adjusts and operates the MRI equipment in the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Military Health System.
• Conducts examinations, adjusting technique and equipment to best present the medically significant aspects found if unanticipated conditions or anomalies are discovered.
• Extends and modifies procedure to insure full and accurate information as to findings and patient condition.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.