Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (MRI)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an MRI technologist to operate MRI scanners, acquire diagnostic images, and support patient care. The role requires ARRT certification and advanced MRI qualifications, with emphasis on safety and procedural accuracy.

Applicants must complete a 24-month radiologic technology program (certificate or associate) and meet education requirements from JRCERT or equivalent recognized by the DOE. Strong English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) certification required for general radiologic technology
• Advanced ARRT certification required for MRI duties
• Completion of 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program, evidenced by certificate or associate degree

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI scanner to acquire diagnostic images for patient diagnosis and management.
• Ensure MRI safety principles are applied in the MRI environment and with patient care.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with ARRT and VA qualification standards.

Skills

MRI experience

Safety compliance

Education

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program (certificate/associate)

Tools

MRI equipment

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).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria.

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.