Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist specialized in MRI to perform comprehensive scans across multiple body regions.

This role requires independence, strong imaging skills, and compliance with VA KSAs while providing patient-centered care. Qualifications include ARRT certification with advanced MRI eligibility, a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Completion of a full-time post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree.
• ARRT General Radiography (R) certification; advanced ARRT certification required for CT/MRI/Mammography duties performed independently.
• English language proficiency and United States citizenship as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scans of head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, MR angiography and MR venography.
• Operate Conventional and Mobile radiographic equipment and PACS in daily workflow.
• Ensure patient safety, quality imaging, and adherence to clinical KSAs and standards.

Skills

Patient-staff balance

Contraindication awareness

Infection control & asepsis

Medical record data gathering

First aid & life support

Education

Post-high school radiologic technology program certificate or associate degree

Job description

Performs all aspects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, including but not limited to Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, Extremities, MR Angiography, MR Venography, and MR cardiac 75% of the time. Incumbent operates Conventional and Mobile radiographic equipment and PACS 25% of the time.



Applicants must meet qualifications at time of application.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
• Certification-Documentation Submitted. 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-Documentation/Transcripts Submitted. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 2 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)

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:GS-9

Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

AND

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program. Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):

• i. *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
• ii. Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
• iii. *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
• iv. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
• v. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions.

Preferred Experience: 5 years MRI DRT experience

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements:

• The incumbent must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. The incumbent must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of others.
• Position requires walking throughout the clinic and/or Medical Center, standing for
  extended periods of time, and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and
  consultation with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams.
• Position may require minimal travel.