Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (MRI)

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, applications will be accepted until Febuary 16, 2027 or until vacancies are filled. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) position is to establish "Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MR)" for the imaging service at the VA Maryland Health Care System. Employees at this level perform all magnetic resonance imagaing procedures including routine and advanced procedures such as MRA, prostate, breast and cardiac procedures.

Major Duties May Inlcude but are not limited to: Employee observes patient safety guidelines as set forth in department and Medical Center policies and procedures. Checks all equipment and report failures to the Lead MRI Technologist or Chief imaging technologist. Responsible for screening all MR patients and checking implanted devices if necessary for clarance. Uses computer programs with competence and establishes and monitors quality control programs. Maintains archives of recording media. Coordinates daily schedule and consults with hospital physicians, clinical and adminsitative personnel pertaining to the next day and future day's availability for patient examinations. Transfer patients to stretcher or wheelchair to MR table using safe transfer techniques. Independently plans and carries out the work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines and provides guideance for unusually involved situations. Coordinate quality improvement activities withing the MR section. Recommends areas for review or improvement. May be assigned on-call duties to provide emergency covergae for MRI up to 24 hours per day. Requires the employee to be available to be onsite within 60 mins from receipt of the call so the proper and effective emergency care can be provided for the patient. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1pm-9:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 24162-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.