The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) position is to establish "Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MR)" for the imaging service at the VA Maryland Health Care System. Employees at this level perform all magnetic resonance imagaing procedures including routine and advanced procedures such as MRA, prostate, breast and cardiac procedures.
Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and propertiesof magnetic fields.
Major Duties May Inlcude but are not limited to: Employee observes patient safety guidelines as set forth in department and Medical Center policies and procedures. Checks all equipment and report failures to the Lead MRI Technologist or Chief imaging technologist. Responsible for screening all MR patients and checking implanted devices if necessary for clarance. Uses computer programs with competence and establishes and monitors quality control programs.
Maintains archives of recording media. Coordinates daily schedule and consults with hospital physicians, clinical and adminsitative personnel pertaining to the next day and future day's availability for patient examinations. Transfer patients to stretcher or wheelchair to MR table using safe transfer techniques.
Independently plans and carries out the work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines and provides guideance for unusually involved situations. Coordinate quality improvement activities withing the MR section. Recommends areas for review or improvement. May be assigned on-call duties to provide emergency covergae for MRI up to 24 hours per day.
Requires the employee to be available to be onsite within 60 mins from receipt of the call so the proper and effective emergency care can be provided for the patient. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am- 4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 24162-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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Chanel.smith1@va.gov · 410-605-7000
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $87096 – $113219/yr.
Applications close on 2027-02-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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