Position: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRI
Posted: 19-Jul-24
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Salary: Open
Categories: Allied Health
Internal Number: ********
The VA Cheyenne Health Care System, Radiology Department is hiring for one Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRI position to work out of the Cheyenne VA hospital. This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.
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.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 computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable.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).Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that GS-09 level.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work require long periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Work involves constant bending, lifting, twisting, and carrying moderately heavy items.
Scope of Assigned Duties Include but are not Limited to: Safeguards the MRI scanning environment sufficient to maintain a safe condition at all times.Provides input for the development of policy and procedure for the MRI section.In conjunction with the radiologist, develops, maintains, and improves a system of examination protocols.Trains other personnel in MRI principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques, and equipment.Interprets requests and instructions from medical providers, under the guidance of the Radiologist.Properly identifies patient by confirming patient name and date of birth.Informs the patient about the examination, securing their trust, confidence, and cooperation.Fully screens each patient for contra-indications or risk factors.Under the direction of the Radiologist or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP), prepares, labels, and administers contrast agents according to signed orders.Maintains effective relationship with manufacturer service representative to help diagnose and fix equipment.Work Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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