Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) for 2nd shift (2:30pm–11:00pm EST). The role requires operating an MRI system, assisting radiologists, and maintaining strict sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and image quality.

Candidates must have one year of MRI-specific experience or 1.5 years of graduate study in MRI/Imaging Sciences, with the possibility of combining education and experience to meet qualifications.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience operating an MRI system to produce MRI images and assisting radiologists during MRI procedures.
• One and a half years of graduate level education in MRI or Imaging Sciences.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify, totaling 100% when computed as described (months of experience divided by 12 plus graduate hours beyond year 1 divided by 9).

Responsibilities

• Operate a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system to produce MRI images.
• Assist radiologists during MRI procedures on patients.
• Use sterile and safe techniques to perform MRI procedures.

Skills

MRI operation

Education

Graduate level education in MRI or Imaging Sciences

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in the Department of Radiology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

2nd Shift Position: Duty Hours 1430-2300 (2:30pm-11:00pm EST)

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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.

Basic Requirement for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI):

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.

• Person 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.
• People 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes operating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system to produce MRI images of patients; assisting radiologist during MRI procedures on patients; and utilizing sterile and safe techniques to preform MRI procedures.

OR Education:

One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Imaging Sciences.

OR Combination of Education and 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 semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.