Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)
Veterans Health Administration · North Chicago, IL
- Salary
About the role
The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership and expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a specialty modality in the Imaging Department. The incumbent will perform all routine and moderately complex MRI exams independently within the MRI section of the Imaging Department under the general direction of the Chief of Imaging..
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary duties of this position will be conducted at the FHCC facility in the MRI department, including managing patient imaging and administrative work that is related to MRI patient care/studies, utilizing the MRI equipment, EHRM, PACS and being an active participant in the design and implementation of new methods in Imaging department. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to provide MRI coverage for on call and after hour shifts. Work Schedule: Full-Time 12:30pm to 9:00pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08113F
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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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.
Imported listing. ScrubHub found this posting on Veterans Health Administration’s public careers feed (last checked Nov 4). Requirements, schedule and setting are in the description; applications go to the employer’s own site.
Pay details
- Compensation model
- Salary
- Base pay unit
- Per year
- Base pay minimum
- $79,170
- Base pay maximum
- $102,926
- Pay confirmed as of
- 2026-11-04