Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) GS-0647-09

DHA•Fort Eisenhower, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The Senior Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) performs advanced, complex research evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques using MRI principles. This is a Direct Hire, term/time-limited appointment that may be extended to a maximum of eight years. The salary is up to $80,243 per year. The technologist works independently to perform routine, emergent, and specialized MRI procedures, with responsibility for protocols, patient care, and magnet safety. The role includes reviewing examination requests, determining suitable procedures and equipment, preparing and positioning patients, operating MRI equipment, and ensuring that examinations provide accurate information about findings and patient condition.

Requirements

Meet the radiology certification requirements described under Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75, including qualifying education and radiographer certification, or an applicable federal-employment or training/experience exception described in the posting.
To qualify through experience, have at least one year of specialized experience performing magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic equipment work or quality control procedures, typically at the GS-08 level.
Alternatively, have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a directly related field such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography.
A combination of graduate education and experience may qualify when the computed total meets at least 100% of the requirements.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, emergent, and specialized MRI procedures independently, with responsibility for protocols, patient care, and magnet safety.
Receive and review MRI examination requests from physicians and other health care providers.
Determine the condition being evaluated and the procedures and equipment best suited to the case.
Receive and position patients for examination.
Explain procedures and actions to patients, family members, and non-MRI staff to reduce fear and encourage cooperation.
Retrieve laboratory results and calculate glomerular filtration rate to confirm patients meet criteria for gadolinium-based contrast use.
Notify the Radiologist when additional consent may be required for patients with renal failure.
Research implants and devices to ensure patient safety during MRI procedures.
Select, design or customize, adjust, and operate MRI equipment in the Military Treatment Facility Military Health System.
Conduct examinations and adjust technique and equipment to present medically significant aspects when unanticipated conditions or anomalies are found.
Extend or modify procedures to ensure complete and accurate information about findings and the patient's condition.