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

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA•Augusta, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This Senior Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) position is located at Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The technologist performs advanced, complex research evaluations of new imaging methods and techniques using MRI principles. The role involves independently performing routine, emergent, and specialized procedures, with responsibility for protocols, patient care, and magnet safety. The position is a direct-hire, term/time-limited appointment that may be extended to a maximum of eight years. Salary is up to $80,243 per year. Fort Gordon is adjacent to Augusta, Georgia, and offers a moderate year-round climate and proximity to metropolitan areas, Atlantic beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet radiology education and certification/credentialing requirements described under Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75, subject to the exceptions specified in the posting.
At least one year of qualifying experience preparing the applicant to perform the work, or qualifying education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
For experience-based qualification: one year of specialized experience performing magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic equipment work or quality control procedures, typically at the GS-08 level.
For education-based qualification: 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.
For combination qualification: education and experience may be combined if their computed percentages total at least 100%.
Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

Independently perform routine, emergent, and specialized MRI procedures, with responsibility for protocols, patient care, and magnet safety.
Receive and review requests from physicians and other health care providers for MRI examinations.
Determine the conditions being evaluated and the procedures and equipment best suited to each case.
Receive and position patients for examinations.
Explain procedures and actions to patients, family members, and non-MRI staff to allay fears and secure cooperation.
Retrieve laboratory results and calculate glomerular filtration rate to verify that patients meet criteria for gadolinium-based contrast use.
Notify the Radiologist when additional consent is required for patients with renal failure.
Research implants and devices to verify 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 patient condition.