Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRI/CT

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• DUTIES: - The incumbent performs computed tomography (CT) and MRI examinations on all body regions, including 3-dimensional reconstructions, maximum intensity projections, and CT angiography. - General diagnostic radiography to include, but not limited to diagnostic x-rays of all body regions, bone-length examinations, and bone surveys. - Technical work in support of diagnostic radiology under the direction of a physician. The technologist operates various types of radiographic equipment in the Imaging Service and on the floor. - Supports radiologists or other medical officers to produce diagnostic radiographic studies used to diagnose medical conditions. Computed Tomography (CT) The incumbent will:- Interpret requests or instructions from radiologist or providers.- Verify orders with patient history. If patient is unable to give history, the technologist will verify the order with the patient medical record and clarify any discrepancy with the ordering provider before proceeding with the examination.- Properly identify the patient and the image. Use left and right markers. This is essential so that mistaken identity does not occur. The technologist must ask the patients full name, full social security number, and birth date.- Explain procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions patients as appropriate. Provide education to patients and their families on Imaging procedure- Prepare oral, rectal, and injectable contrast materials and other chemical mixtures as necessary.- Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols.- Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.- The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.- Will perform multiplanar reformations, 3-dimensional reconstructions, maximum intensity projections, and CT angiography. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) The incumbent will:- Perform or monitor safety checks on patients, employees, and visitors to comply with FDA safety standards regarding ferrous objects and cardiac pacemakers prior to those persons entering the environment of the five (5) Gauss magnetic field.- Interacts with patients, explains exam procedures, positions patients within the MRI scanner, monitors patients during all phases of the examination, and records all patient exam information for permanent record.- Checks medications and contrast allergies prior to administering contrast material and documents in patient record.- Adhere to all MRI standard operating procedures (SOPs).- Perform technical operation and general technical maintenance of the computer, console, imaging devices, etc. The incumbent assists manufacturer representatives and biomedical engineers in the calibration and troubleshooting of malfunctions in the equipment, notifies the Immediate Supervisor of any failure or required service- Is responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's network. Work Schedule: Variable as to needs of the Service. (This person would be rotating shifts to cover weekends/eve/days as needed for service coverage.) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 25052F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available

Requirements

RESUME REQUIREMENTS: Your resume MUST include the following information: 1. Job Title (for each position) 2. Description of duties (be as detailed as possible) 3. Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2018 to April 2020) of employment 4. Full-time or Part-time status and include average hours worked per week --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

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). NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.