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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Direct Jobs, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
Summary
Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) of the head - neck spine - chest and body. These exams are performed with and without use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies so that proper diagnosis and treatment may be effectuated. A recruitment/relocation incentive may authorized for highly qualified applicants.
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 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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.]
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).]
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
Physical Requirements
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
Grandfathering Provision
All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation
For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions
DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels
DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation
Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT
NOTE: Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21 - 1986 - and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed - in writing - by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1 - 1987 - is considered fully qualified
These employees may be promoted - changed to lower grade - or reassigned within the GS-0647 occupational series
Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry
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 appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - 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
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
Example of experience includes: Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines - knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed - knowledge of patient's clinical record - diagnosis - and laboratory results - ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed - skill in using tact - diplomacy - and courtesy in dealings with the customer base - patients - staff - family - visitors - and volunteers - and knowledge of anatomy and physiology - and cross-sectional anatomy - recognizing unusual images - and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
AND Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis
applicants will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis - as long as the vacancy exists
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include - but are not limited to: Schedules exams in a manner to optimize all the radiographic equipment including the MRI scanner times while maintaining a flexibility to allow for emergency cases
This requires the prioritization of scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the extreme emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery - etc
Confers with radiologists to determine requirements of non-standard exams
Determines technical factors - positioning - number and thickness of scans - etc. - to produce and satisfy requirements of MRI scanning
Schedules patients for examinations
Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results
Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention
Works with the radiologist as a member of the radiographic team
Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologists and the performance of the exam
Must be continuously on the alert for the patient's condition (the alertness of the individual is essential to prevent contamination - recognize patient reactions - anticipate technique factor difficulties - etc.) Prepares contrast materials that are used in MRI and general exams
Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and - therefore - it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it
In addition - must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders
Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient
Is certified to insert IV needles for administration of contrast material when necessary
Must have knowledge to load and unload laser camera
Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
This includes patient logbooks - requisition and editing of patient exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS) - copying of films - etc
Properly identifies patient through the RIS interface identifier and left/right markers
This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient films does not occur
The radiographer must be certain that the patient I.D band and the request are identical
Asks each patient to verbally confirm his or her name and social security last four numbers
Assures that MRI patients are screened in advance for any contraindicating conditions per Radiology Service policy
Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards - if any - are possible
Responsible for stocking and inventory of all MRI
Continually reviews new developments in MRI
Is continually on the alert to improve quality of examinations utilizing the new technologies available
The purpose of this review is to provide the physicians and patients with the best possible films and scans for diagnostic purposes
Responsible for assuming various rotating schedules as determined by the Chief - Radiology Service
Available and flexible to be on-call both nights and weekends
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
07:30 to 16:00 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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)
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)
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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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 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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.]
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).]
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
Physical Requirements
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
Grandfathering Provision
All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation
For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions
DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels
DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation
Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT
NOTE: Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21 - 1986 - and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed - in writing - by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1 - 1987 - is considered fully qualified
These employees may be promoted - changed to lower grade - or reassigned within the GS-0647 occupational series
Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry
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 appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - 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
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
Example of experience includes: Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines - knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed - knowledge of patient's clinical record - diagnosis - and laboratory results - ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed - skill in using tact - diplomacy - and courtesy in dealings with the customer base - patients - staff - family - visitors - and volunteers - and knowledge of anatomy and physiology - and cross-sectional anatomy - recognizing unusual images - and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
AND Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis
applicants will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis - as long as the vacancy exists
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include - but are not limited to: Schedules exams in a manner to optimize all the radiographic equipment including the MRI scanner times while maintaining a flexibility to allow for emergency cases
This requires the prioritization of scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the extreme emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery - etc
Confers with radiologists to determine requirements of non-standard exams
Determines technical factors - positioning - number and thickness of scans - etc. - to produce and satisfy requirements of MRI scanning
Schedules patients for examinations
Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results
Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention
Works with the radiologist as a member of the radiographic team
Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologists and the performance of the exam
Must be continuously on the alert for the patient's condition (the alertness of the individual is essential to prevent contamination - recognize patient reactions - anticipate technique factor difficulties - etc.) Prepares contrast materials that are used in MRI and general exams
Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and - therefore - it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it
In addition - must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders
Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient
Is certified to insert IV needles for administration of contrast material when necessary
Must have knowledge to load and unload laser camera
Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
This includes patient logbooks - requisition and editing of patient exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS) - copying of films - etc
Properly identifies patient through the RIS interface identifier and left/right markers
This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient films does not occur
The radiographer must be certain that the patient I.D band and the request are identical
Asks each patient to verbally confirm his or her name and social security last four numbers
Assures that MRI patients are screened in advance for any contraindicating conditions per Radiology Service policy
Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards - if any - are possible
Responsible for stocking and inventory of all MRI
Continually reviews new developments in MRI
Is continually on the alert to improve quality of examinations utilizing the new technologies available
The purpose of this review is to provide the physicians and patients with the best possible films and scans for diagnostic purposes
Responsible for assuming various rotating schedules as determined by the Chief - Radiology Service
Available and flexible to be on-call both nights and weekends
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
07:30 to 16:00 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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)
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)
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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