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USAJOBS · 9 hours ago

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $113K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The role involves operating a complex MRI device to acquire images while ensuring patient safety and maintaining equipment and work area standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Employee maintains the cleanliness of his/her assigned work area, maintains necessary supplies in the work area. Reports all shortages to the supervisor, as well as any equipment failure. In the absence of the supervisor, contacts lead technologist, or Biomedical Engineering, or the service vendor to arrange for service

Employees observe patient safety guidelines as set forth in department and Medical Center policies and procedures

The employee's relationship with supervisors, lead technologist, co-workers, and others within the organization are consistently courteous and cooperative in nature and overall contribute positively to the effective operation of the Radiology Service. Differences of opinion are nearly always handled in a business-like fashion

The incumbent accepts duties/assignments outside of his/her normal workstation for purposes of receiving additional training, and to provide needed coverage as determined by his/her supervisor based on patient workload shift/changes and availability of personnel

The incumbent advises the Radiologist of those examinations which require immediate attention while the patient is still undergoing the examination. The incumbent assists the radiologist in the administration of contrast material agents

The incumbent practices sterile techniques to prevent contamination

The incumbent accurately and routinely performs the associated DHCP and imaging network responsibilities that relate to a patient examination and the patient's record

The incumbent is responsible for setting up and positioning patients, provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis and operates the equipment. New equipment will be evaluated, and new methods will be compared with existing methods. Interacting with physicians, scientists, physicists, computer programmers and manufacturer's technical design engineers will be a normal occurrence of the daily duties of the operator, along with patient interactions

The incumbent maintains and stocks all supplies used in his/her work area

The incumbent uses computer programs with competence and establishes and monitors quality control programs. Maintains operations log, maintenance and service reports. Maintains files on patient, computer data, and technical parameters of each examination

The incumbent maintains archives of recording media and film files. Coordinates daily schedule and consults with hospital physicians, clinical and administrative personnel pertaining to the next day and future day's availability for patient examinations

Incumbent is a member of a team providing 24 hour/day capability including after-hours response to emergencies which require MRI technical support. The incumbent will be asked to participate in such emergency care

Qualification

MRI operationARRT certificationRadiologic technologyPatient careQuality controlEnglish proficiencyTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

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

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)

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)

Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8), directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level

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