Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (MRI)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an MRI Technologist in Asheville to operate a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner and acquire diagnostic images for patient care and disease management. The role emphasizes strict MRI safety in all aspects of the imaging environment.

Applicants must hold ARRT certification in Radiography, with advanced MRI certification for MRI duties. A 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program is required; English proficiency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology is required; advanced MRI certification is needed for MRI duties.
• Completed 24-month post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program (JRCERT or DOE-recognized).
• Proficient in spoken and written English as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an MRI scanner to acquire diagnostic images for disease diagnosis and patient care.
• Ensure MRI safety principles are applied in the MRI environment and with patient care.
• Screen exam requests for appropriateness and review with a radiologist as needed.
• On-the-job training may be provided for those without advanced MRI certification.

Skills

MRI experience

ARRT certification

English language proficiency

Education

Post-high school 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.

Exam requests are screened for appropriateness and reviewed with a radiologist as needed. 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.