Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Radiology Support Specialist to assist with complex MRI procedures and image preparation for radiologists and physicians.

One year of specialized MRI experience and graduate-level education related to Diagnostic Radiology/MRI Radiography are required, with a combination approach also acceptable. The role supports patient care and accurate diagnoses in a federal Direct Hire setting.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in assisting with complex MRI scans.
• Graduate-level education in Diagnostic Radiology/MRI Radiography.
• Combination of education and experience may be used if the computed percentage is at least 100%.

Skills

MRI procedures

Image presentation

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate-level education in Diagnostic Radiology/MRI Radiography

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center with the Diagnostic Radiology section located just outside of Tacoma, WA.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens

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

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 (l) 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.

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 assisting with conducting complex 3D and 2D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans; determining; assisting with adjusting and establishing MRI scanning parameters; and assisting in retrieving and presenting images to radiologists and referring physicians to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education:

One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/ MRI Radiography.

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.