Direct Jobs
Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Direct Jobs, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403
The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - position is assigned to the VA Roseburg Healthcare System - Roseburg 653 and Eugene 653BY Radiology Service - Magnetic Resonance Imaging section. The Technologist's primary duty is in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - where he/she operates an MRI scanner with an associated automatic injector system - and MRI Workstation.
Qualifications
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 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) English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates Duties
Performs routine examinations which include - but are not limited to - MRI/CT examinations of the brain - thorax - abdomen - pelvis - spine - extremities - and soft tissue studies Independently interpret requests or instructions from radiologist or medical officers and carries out the requests made by physicians Explains procedures - positions patients for desired results - and cushions and shields patients as appropriate Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to MRI/CT table Prepares room - equipment and material needed for patient procedures Properly identifies the patient and body part to be imaged Use of two patient identifiers is essential so that mistaken identity does not occur The technician must be certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as ordered "with contrast" exams and for the purpose of performing oral exams of the GI tract for both MRI and CT Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures Patient labs must be checked prior to receiving IV contrast to ensure labs are within normal safe levels - labs result outside of normal levels must get approval for a radiologist and documented in patient's notes (Cerner) with the approving radiologist signing the note Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events (ePERs) Independently administers appropriate contrast media when ordered including starting I.V Perform computer work and required forms (safety/screening) associated with patient exams - credit of patient visits (case study) - complications or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department Benefits
Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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 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) English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates Duties
Performs routine examinations which include - but are not limited to - MRI/CT examinations of the brain - thorax - abdomen - pelvis - spine - extremities - and soft tissue studies Independently interpret requests or instructions from radiologist or medical officers and carries out the requests made by physicians Explains procedures - positions patients for desired results - and cushions and shields patients as appropriate Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to MRI/CT table Prepares room - equipment and material needed for patient procedures Properly identifies the patient and body part to be imaged Use of two patient identifiers is essential so that mistaken identity does not occur The technician must be certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as ordered "with contrast" exams and for the purpose of performing oral exams of the GI tract for both MRI and CT Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures Patient labs must be checked prior to receiving IV contrast to ensure labs are within normal safe levels - labs result outside of normal levels must get approval for a radiologist and documented in patient's notes (Cerner) with the approving radiologist signing the note Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events (ePERs) Independently administers appropriate contrast media when ordered including starting I.V Perform computer work and required forms (safety/screening) associated with patient exams - credit of patient visits (case study) - complications or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department Benefits
Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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)
#J-18808-Ljbffr