Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI/CT/X-Ray)

Veterans Health Administration; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal pension/401K

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI/CT/X-Ray) to perform general diagnostic radiography, CT, and MRI across the Fredericksburg Health Care Center. The role requires ARRT certification in Radiography, MRI, and CT, with duties spanning routine exams, interventional imaging, and complex MRI protocols.

This federal position offers full-time hours, standard M-F schedule, and strong VA benefits including retirement, leave, and childcare support.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiography (R), MRI, and CT.
• Must be eligible for federal employment under VA standards.

Responsibilities

• General Diagnostic X-ray and CT/MRI duties, including routine exams, portables, fluoroscopy, and operating room tasks.
• MRI includes brain, spine, and body imaging with complex procedures (MRA, MRV, etc.).
• Screening patients for contraindications and ensuring MRI safety standards.
• Prepare and administer IV contrast; monitor and optimize image quality; send images to PACS.

Skills

MRI

CT

X-ray

ARRT certification

Job description

Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI/CT/X-Ray)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC), VISN 6. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout all clinical and other Veteran care areas Involved with the FxHCC Radiology Section.

Key Responsibilities

Employees at this level are fully functional as Advanced Diagnostic Radiology Technologist, in General Diagnostic X-ray, MRI and CT sections, and can carry other assigned tasks independently. The advanced DRT (MRI/CT/X-ray) will maintain ARRT certification in Radiography (R), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Computed Tomography (CT).

Duties include but are not limited to: General Diagnostic and CT General Diagnostic X-Ray duties include but are not limited to routine examinations, portables, fluoroscopy, and the operating room. CT duties will include but are not limited to a full range of diagnostic and interventional examinations, complex CT angiography, CT portography, 3-D computer reconstruction, and complex computer measurements and manipulations.

Properly identifying images with patient's full name and social security number. Properly marking radiographs/images: right or left markers, so as not to obscure anatomic detail; technologist's number or initials; date and time completed; indicating supine, erect or decubitus view. Case number must be present on all films/images.

MRI Performs magnetic resonance imaging of heads and bodies which include, but are not limited to: brain, face, larynx, nasopharynx, neck, orbits, paranasal sinus, parotid glands, tongue and oropharynx, TMJ, chest, cardiac, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbo-sacral spine, brachial plexus, abdomen (adrenal, kidney, liver, pancreas), pelvis (bladder, prostate, scrotum), shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee, and foot/ankle.

Performs complex procedures including, but not limited to: MRA chest, abdomen, pelvis, aorta, carotid bifurcations, circle of Willis, vertebral/basilar arteries, liver, renal, spinal canal, MRV superior sagittal sinus, MR iliac Veins, MR spectroscopy, MRCP, runoffs, prostate, cardiac, breast, biopsies, and MRI research exams.

Screening patients prior to the exam to determine if there are any contraindications to the procedure or to the patient being exposed to a magnetic field (such as metallic foreign bodies, contraindicated medical devices, etc.). Responsible for ensuring that the MRI lab complies with American College of Radiology Technologic Imaging Standards.

General Diagnostic/CT/MRI The technologist must have knowledge of the medical equipment that may be attached to the patient when they are in the Radiology Service for their examination. Receives patient, explains methods of procedure, positions patients and makes exposures necessary for the requested examination. Prepares IV contrast as necessary and injects patients with contrast media under supervision of a Radiology physician to enhance tissue, lesions, etc.

Monitors the examination by checking computations, performances, and results of the selected parameters to obtain the best diagnostic computer-generated data and images. Sending all appropriate images to PACS. Verifies images are present for Radiologist Viewing in the PACS system. VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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 #: 000000. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & Education

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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $101894 - $132457/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.