Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia, is seeking a Senior Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) to conduct advanced imaging research and evaluate new MRI methods and techniques. This Direct Hire Solicitation position is time-limited and may extend up to eight years, with eligibility conditions as described in the posting.

Qualified applicants must meet radiology certification requirements and demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience in MRI or related QC

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience performing magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic equipment or quality control procedures.

Skills

MRI procedures

Quality control procedures

Education

Master's degree in Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Position is for a Senior Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), who performs advanced, complex research evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques utilizing MRI principles.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

This is a term/ time limited position appointment and may be extended to a maximum of 8 years.

This position is obligated.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Radiology Certification:

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) 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 Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements: (1) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. (2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Specialized experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes performing magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic equipment or performing quality control procedures.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

OR

Education:

Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography.

OR

Combination of Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.