Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (MRI)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a DRT(MRI) technologist to operate an MRI scanner and acquire diagnostic images, supporting accurate diagnosis and patient management. The role emphasizes strict MRI safety in the imaging suite and during patient care.

Applicants with ARRT certification and appropriate education are preferred; on-the-job training may be provided for advanced MRI duties, with supervision as required.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in radiologic technology (R) is required.
• Advanced ARRT certification for MRI duties is required or to be provided on the job with supervision.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, accredited by JRCERT or recognized DOE accreditor.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanner to acquire diagnostic images.
• Ensure MRI safety principles are applied in the MRI environment and with patient care.

Skills

MRI experience

MRI safety

English proficiency

Education

ARRT certification (R)

Post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program (≥24 months)

Job description

The DRT(MRI) technologist operates an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanner to acquire diagnostic images of patients to enable the diagnosis of disease and to guide patient management. The MRI technologist has primary responsibility to ensure that MRI safety principles are applied in the MRI environment and with patient care.

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.

• 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).
• 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

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, the following criteria must be met to be minimally qualified:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-9 LEVEL

Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-8), that is directly related to the position to be filled and that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics needed to provide services as a diagnostic radiologic technologist.

Preferred Experience: 3 to 5 years of fulltime and direct MRI experience

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping and speaking. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Frequent use of computer keyboard and phone. Precise control of power-assisted equipment and devices.