U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRI / CT
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRI / CT
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
– SAVAHCS Tucson Imaging Department.
Pay Range:
$102,014.00/yr – $132,614.00/yr (based on skills and experience).
Summary:
Provide MRI/CT imaging services for the Imaging Service. The position reports to the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. On‑call required.
Qualifications & Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
Certification: Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology – Radiography (ARRT).
Advanced ARRT certification required for CT, MRI (and optionally Mammography) duties performed independently.
Advanced certification indicates independent operation and demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty.
If lacking advanced certification, on‑job training may be provided under supervision.
Education: Complete a full‑time training course of at least 24 months in post‑high‑school diagnostics radiologic technology program (associate degree or certificate) accredited by JRCERT or other DOE‑recognized agency.
Must meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.
Fail to maintain certification within two years may result in removal from occupation and possible termination.
Eligibility for Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees if criteria met.
GS‑10: At least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑9 in related clinical competencies.
Technical KSAs: Radiation protection, imaging software, physics, patient positioning, complex imaging modalities.
Preferred experience: One year MRI/CT experience.
Physical requirements: Light to moderate lifting up to 44 lb, standing, reaching, near‑vision, hearing.
Duties
Perform MRI and CT examinations, including patient monitoring and safety procedures.
Coordinate with radiologist, physicist, and technologist to determine pulse sequences, parameters, and coil selection.
Program technical factors, record data, and maintain quality assurance logs.
Comply with FDA safety standards, use VISTA (Radiology Package) for scheduling and reporting.
Maintain CPR certification and administer contrast agents.
Report equipment issues and maintain safety practices.
Assist radiologist with interventional procedures under CT guidance.
Provide patient education, maintain exam logs, and support after‑hour reads.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 12:30 pm–9:00 pm; on‑call for 24/7 coverage.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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– SAVAHCS Tucson Imaging Department.
Pay Range:
$102,014.00/yr – $132,614.00/yr (based on skills and experience).
Summary:
Provide MRI/CT imaging services for the Imaging Service. The position reports to the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. On‑call required.
Qualifications & Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
Certification: Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology – Radiography (ARRT).
Advanced ARRT certification required for CT, MRI (and optionally Mammography) duties performed independently.
Advanced certification indicates independent operation and demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty.
If lacking advanced certification, on‑job training may be provided under supervision.
Education: Complete a full‑time training course of at least 24 months in post‑high‑school diagnostics radiologic technology program (associate degree or certificate) accredited by JRCERT or other DOE‑recognized agency.
Must meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.
Fail to maintain certification within two years may result in removal from occupation and possible termination.
Eligibility for Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees if criteria met.
GS‑10: At least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑9 in related clinical competencies.
Technical KSAs: Radiation protection, imaging software, physics, patient positioning, complex imaging modalities.
Preferred experience: One year MRI/CT experience.
Physical requirements: Light to moderate lifting up to 44 lb, standing, reaching, near‑vision, hearing.
Duties
Perform MRI and CT examinations, including patient monitoring and safety procedures.
Coordinate with radiologist, physicist, and technologist to determine pulse sequences, parameters, and coil selection.
Program technical factors, record data, and maintain quality assurance logs.
Comply with FDA safety standards, use VISTA (Radiology Package) for scheduling and reporting.
Maintain CPR certification and administer contrast agents.
Report equipment issues and maintain safety practices.
Assist radiologist with interventional procedures under CT guidance.
Provide patient education, maintain exam logs, and support after‑hour reads.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 12:30 pm–9:00 pm; on‑call for 24/7 coverage.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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