*Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)*
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), position is assigned to Diagnostic Imaging at Madison, Wisconsin.
The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI (http://www.madison.va.gov/) is a 129-bed facility that provides tertiary medical, surgical, neurological, and psychiatric care, and a full range of outpatient services. This facility serves 130,000 Veterans who live in 15 counties in south-central Wisconsin and in five counties in northwestern Illinois.
The DRT will provide professional care 100% of the time within the specialized assignment. This position is expected to be fully flexible in support of the needs of the facility and assignments may include both regular tour and off-tour responsibilities in providing routine and non-routine clinical care. The duties and responsibilities of the DRT are listed below beginning at *GS 06 level to GS 10 level – there is only ONE vacancy to be filled at one of these levels.*
Duties include but are not limited to:
*GS 10 (GS 10 pay range: $82,712 - $107,522 per year) *- Implements radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring and genetic changes.- Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to effectively diagnose patients by using a wide variety of complex imaging exams.- Possesses knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (such as CT, MRI, IR) studies.- Evaluates and adapts quality management procedures and processes as needed.- Demonstrates understanding of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to department operations, including database security.- Maintains accurate records, as required by management for quality assurance and quality control purposes in respective modality.
*GS 09 (GS 09 pay range: $76,741- $99,763 per year) *- Balances the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.- Ability to perform basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.- Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to effectively diagnose patients by using a wide variety of complex imaging exams.- Possesses knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of imaging studies (such as fluoroscopy, intraoperative and genitourinary).- Evaluates and adapts quality management procedures and processes as needed.- Demonstrates understanding of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to department operations, including database security.
*GS 08 (GS 08 pay range: $69,480 - $90,322 per year) *- Checks imaging systems for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.- Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to effectively diagnose patients by using a wide variety of complex imaging exams.- Monitors the patient for any physiologic changes during the procedure while keeping the radiologist informed.- Possesses knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of imaging studies in General Radiology.- Assesses calibration parameters and adjusts as needed.- Evaluates and adapts quality management procedures and processes as needed.- Demonstrates understanding of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to department operations, including database security.
*GS 07 (GS 07 pay range: $62,739 - $81,563 per year)*- Reviews the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system.- Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to effectively diagnose patients by using a wide variety of complex imaging exams.- Explain and differentiate contrast material required for the requested exam.- Possesses knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of imaging studies in General Radiology.- Implements radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.- Evaluates and adapts quality management procedures and processes as needed.- Demonstrates understanding of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to department operations, including database security.
*GS 06 (GS 06 pay range: $57,856 - $75,215 per year)*- Understands basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.- Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to effectively diagnose patients by using a wide variety of complex imaging exams.- Reviews and evaluates anatomy, positioning and all patient safety procedures in regard to General Radiology.- Possesses knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of imaging studies in General Radiology.- Understands and has knowledge of radiographic producing equipment- Evaluates and adapts quality management procedures and processes as needed.- Demonstrates understanding of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to department operations, including database security.
*Work Schedule*: Full time, Monday to Friday Noon-8pm with rotational on-call schedule
*Perks of a Career at the William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital:*
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A childcare subsidy program
* 12 weeks of paid parental leave
* Free parking or transit subsidy programs
* Flexible work schedules and shifts including options for telework, weekend and holiday shifts with incentives
* Workforce and leadership development programs
* Career training and enhancement programs
* Dining options and a tax-free retail store
* Compensation and Benefits - Total Rewards
* Thrift Savings Plan Federal 401(k) - VA provides up to 5% employer matched/automated contributions to your plan
* Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) - VA contributes 8.3% annually to FERS basic/defined benefit
* 11 paid Federal Holidays, 13 sick leave days, and 13-26 vacation days per year
* Social Security paid by VA - (6.2 % of taxable wages up to max of $132,900 on behalf of employee
* Flexible Spending Account (FSAFEDS)
* Life Insurance - (VA pays 1/3 of insurance cost for basic life insurance)
Rest easy knowing that VA has you and your family's insurance needs covered. Insurance coverage may follow you into retirement after (5) years of vested service (conditions apply). For a full list of benefits, visit: VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: https://vacareers.va.gov/employment-benefits/
*Basic Requirements*:
* *United States Citizenship: *Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
* *English Language Proficiency. *In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
* As a basic requirement, have you completed a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and certification by the ARRT in MRI (Documentation must be provided). – *Please see job link for additional qualifications based on GS-6 through GS-10*
Apply through: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/********
Application Deadline: Thursday, September 19, 2024
*\*\*\* IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ FOR APPLICATION PURPOSES: \*\*\**
· A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week
· All experience listed on your resume *must include the month and year start/end dates*
· Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
· Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment
Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
Madison, WI 53705
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $107,522.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* On call
Work Location: In person
