Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (MRI)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Maryland Health Care System seeks an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) to perform routine and advanced MRI procedures including MRA and cardiac studies.

Candidates must meet ARRT certification requirements and credentialing standards, and demonstrate strong English proficiency. The role emphasizes high-level imaging skills, safety, and adherence to regulatory standards within the VA imaging service environment in Maryland.

Qualifikationen

• Must be certified in general radiologic technology by the ARRT (R).
• Advanced ARRT certification required for MRI/CT/Mammography duties.
• Completed 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program or an associate degree.
• Must meet credentialing standards and be certified as radiographers.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Aufgaben

• Perform all MRI procedures including routine and advanced exams.
• Operate MRI equipment and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain imaging quality and compliance with standards.

Kenntnisse

Radiologic Technology

MRI imaging

MQSA regulations

Radiation safety

Jobbeschreibung

The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) position is to establish "Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MR)" for the imaging service at the VA Maryland Health Care System. Employees at this level perform all magnetic resonance imagaing procedures including routine and advanced procedures such as MRA, prostate, breast and cardiac procedures. Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and propertiesof magnetic fields. 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 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 from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).
• 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 Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

Grade Determinations

Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10:

• Experience. At this grade level, any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity. Such assignments are unique, perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations, and intermediate QM type duties within the program.

The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs:

1. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes.
2. Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures.
3. Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment.
4. Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10.

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.