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Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 9 -2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 5 -2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.** 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.

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: 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: 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)
• Grade Determinations: Advanced Diagnostic Technologist - MRI -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
• Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• Employees are trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures
• At this grade level - any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity
• Such assignments are unique - perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology - Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations - and intermediate QM type duties within the program
• The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: i
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards - devices and techniques - including concepts of accumulated dosage - dose monitoring - and genetic changes
• ii
• Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures - and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
• iii
• Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy - electric power - magnetic fields - and properties of x-ray - to understand the operation of the equipment
• iv
• Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT - MRI - IR - ultrasound - mammography) studies
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work includes: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over
• moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds
• pushing up to 4 hours
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)
• prolonged walking - prolonged standing
• repeated bending
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• speed in working
• and emotional stability
• Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.

Duties

• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Advanced diagnostic Radiologic Technologist has varying assignments including specialized and complex MRI exams
• Employee has knowledge and skills to review and research medical devices for MRI scanning approval
• Advanced MRI Certification through the ARRT is required - MRSO (Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer) is highly desirable but not required
• Performs a variety of complex Magnetic Resonance exams on the patients of this Medical Center
• Sets up and position patients - provides immobilization devices - and selects proper technical factors on an individual basis
• Develops and maintains current and new protocols on imaging in the Department
• Performs technical operation and general technical maintenance of the computer - disk drives - calibration and troubleshooting of malfunctions in the equipment used
• Reviews Patient charting information for surgically implanted devices - kidney function - contrast allergy - contrast dosing - active clinical warnings
• Coordinates care with ancillary departments such as ICU - Anesthesia - Interventional Radiology - Arrhythmia
• Specializes in imaging of the prostate for Urology Biopsy procedures with specialized MRI Protocol
• Performs specialized Brain scans for Surgical assistance removal of brain tumors
• Processes Cardiac MRI Images in a Specialized system
• Monitors and prepares patients with MRI Conditional Pacemakers and Unsafe Pacemakers in the MRI environment
• Manipulates scanner sequences to decrease metal bloom artifact and accommodate restrictive SAR guidelines due to implanted devices
• Uses radiation protection standards - devices - and techniques - including concepts of accumulated dosage - dose monitoring and genetic changes
• Utilizes advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures - and recommends methods to prevent such exposures
• Participates in the MRI Evaluation Team with placement of MRI Evaluation notes to MSA Scheduling and IR post implant Notifications
• Provides a safe environment for everyone in MRI Zone IV
• Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events
• Performs computer work and required forms associated with patient exams - credit of patient visits
• Maximizes patient throughput by contacts with escort - ward secretaries - nursing personnel - etc
• Maintains a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms
• Performs or monitor safety checks on patients - employees - and visitors to comply with FDA safety standards regarding ferrous objects and cardiac pacemakers prior to those persons entering the environment of the 5 Gauss Magnetic Field
• Assists in preparation of manuals and devising and modifying procedures as necessary
• Provides quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PACS network
• Assists house staff in the use of Auto Rad system and digitizes films for the network and or transmission to off-site locations
• Provides education to patients and their families on imaging procedures in MRI
• Work Schedule: Rotating shifts - on-call - days - evenings - nights and weekends
• Compressed/Flexible: May be available at the discretion of the Supervisor EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.govthe EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 50953APermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized .Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)