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Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-MRI

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$92K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist specializing in MRI at the Salt Lake City Health Care System. The role involves performing complex MRI exams, maintaining protocols, and ensuring patient safety in MRI environments.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of complex Magnetic Resonance exams on the patients of this Medical Center

Sets up and position patients, provides immobilization devices, and selects proper technical factors on an individual basis

Develops and maintains current and new protocols on imaging in the Department

Performs technical operation and general technical maintenance of the computer, disk drives, calibration and troubleshooting of malfunctions in the equipment used

Reviews Patient charting information for surgically implanted devices, kidney function, contrast allergy, contrast dosing, active clinical warnings

Coordinates care with ancillary departments such as ICU, Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Arrhythmia. Specializes in imaging of the prostate for Urology Biopsy procedures with specialized MRI Protocol

Performs specialized Brain scans for Surgical assistance removal of brain tumors

Processes Cardiac MRI Images in a Specialized system

Monitors and prepares patients with MRI Conditional Pacemakers and Unsafe Pacemakers in the MRI environment

Manipulates scanner sequences to decrease metal bloom artifact and accommodate restrictive SAR guidelines due to implanted devices

Uses radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring and genetic changes

Utilizes advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and recommends methods to prevent such exposures

Participates in the MRI Evaluation Team with placement of MRI Evaluation notes to MSA Scheduling and IR post implant Notifications

Provides a safe environment for everyone in MRI Zone IV

Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events

Performs computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits

Maximizes patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc

Maintains a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms

Performs or monitor safety checks on patients, employees, and visitors to comply with FDA safety standards regarding ferrous objects and cardiac pacemakers prior to those persons entering the environment of the 5 Gauss Magnetic Field

Assists in preparation of manuals and devising and modifying procedures as necessary

Provides quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PACS network

Assists house staff in the use of Auto Rad system and digitizes films for the network and or transmission to off-site locations

Provides education to patients and their families on imaging procedures in MRI

Qualification

MRI CertificationRadiologic Technology CertificationAdvanced Imaging SoftwareRadiation Protection StandardsPatient PositioningEnglish ProficiencyCommunication Skills

Required

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: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

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)

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 level

Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes

Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures

Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment

Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

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

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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

Preferred

MRSO (Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer) is highly desirable but not required

Benefits

The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program

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)

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)