Lead MRI Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Louisville, KY seeks a Lead MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, coordinate all MRI procedures, and oversee reconstructions using raw image data. The role requires independent work and leadership of a technologist team.

Required credentials include ARRT radiologic technologist certification and MRI certification, with advanced MRI certification for certain duties. On-the-job training may be provided for those meeting grandfathering provisions.

Qualifications

• Must hold ARRT radiologic technologist certification and MRI certification.
• Completion of an accredited radiologic technology program (JRCERT or equivalent).
• Advanced MRI certification is required for MRI duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of all MRI procedures and image reconstructions.
• Coordinate MRI examinations for a group of technologists and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain safety, credentialing standards and quality in imaging procedures.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Safety compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Clinical imaging expertise

Education

ARRT radiologic technologist certification

MRI certification

24-month radiologic technology program

Job description

Lead MRI Technologist

The Lead MRI Technologist is an operator of the super conductive Magnetic Resonance Imager (MRI), a highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images. The Lead MRI Technologist operates independently without direct supervision as the technologist responsible for coordination of all MRI procedures and examinations as well as reconstructions using raw image data associated with these examinations.

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. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. Certification in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is required. 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). Credentialing Standards: Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must 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 U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field. 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: Lead Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist -GS-10 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. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR). This specialty modality requires additional knowledge of superconducting magnets, the physics of superconducting magnets, and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging. The technologist must be educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients, visitors, and equipment enter. The practitioner must have specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body. The technologist must also have specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged. [This assignment may also perform basic magnetic resonance safety program duties. Technologists must be knowledgeable in contrast media, power injectors, and PACS. DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (MR) certification.] [Lead] Diagnostic Radiologic [ ] [Technologist]. [The incumbent] functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs [at the GS-9 level and below]. [The incumbent] provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams, has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• i. Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work.
• ii. *Ability to resolve informal employee complaints.
• iii. *Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures.
• iv. Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations.

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