Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Drum, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) works at Guthrie Army Health Clinic, Fort Drum, New York. The position conducts MRI examinations and supports radiologists and referring physicians in diagnostic care. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for applicants new to Federal employment, and student loan repayment may be available. The technologist performs complex 2D and 3D MRI scans of the head, spine, extremities, and body; explains procedures, safety precautions, and risks to patients; starts intravenous lines when needed; and maintains and monitors equipment. The role also includes identifying and correcting image artifacts, collaborating with radiologists on imaging protocols, providing images to clinicians, and training staff in MRI procedures. The appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination, including background investigation and periodic re-verification because the position involves recurring interaction with people under age 18. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is required. The position is subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, and a pre-employment medical examination is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, or the incumbent must be willing to obtain and maintain it. Up to 5% business travel is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the radiology education and certification requirements described in the posting. Qualification may be met through one year of specialized experience, one and a half years of related graduate-level education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. A one-year trial or probationary period may be required. Direct deposit is required; relocation/PCS costs are not authorized. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Requirements

Meet the radiology education and certification requirements under 42 CFR Part 75, including completion of a qualifying educational program and certification as a radiographer, or meet an applicable exception described in the posting.
One year of specialized experience performing diagnostic MRI examinations or assisting radiologists with more difficult procedures, and performing quality assurance; or one and a half years of graduate-level education in a directly related field such as Radiology; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain it.
U.S. citizenship.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation establishing its equivalency to accredited U.S. education, or evidence that the courses received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Pass any required suitability or fitness determination and background investigation, including periodic re-verification.
Meet the mandatory annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
Pass pre-employment screening and be subject to random drug testing.
Complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Up to 5% business travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal employment.
Student loan repayment may be available.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex 2D and 3D MRI scans of the head, spine, extremities, and body, ensuring precise image acquisition for diagnostic purposes.
Instruct patients on MRI procedure methods, safety precautions, and risks.
Start intravenous lines for patients who need them for their specific test.
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates correctly.
Operate film processing and duplication machines.
Monitor equipment performance, address malfunctions, and make minor adjustments.
Identify and correct image artifacts to ensure quality images are produced.
Collaborate with radiologists to tailor imaging protocols for standard and complex cases.
Provide images to radiologists and referring physicians to support diagnosis and patient care.
Train other staff in performing MRI procedures.