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Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist MR
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 45 days ago
On-site Charleston, SC $74K – $97K Apply by Aug 31, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking a part-time Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist MR for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston South Carolina.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) position is assigned to Radiology Service and performs routine to complex MRI examinations, and general radiology exam/procedures (as needed).
- →Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Operates 1.5T and 3 Tesla Magnet Systems.
- →Performs a variety of routine and complex MRI exams including but not limited to routine, vascular (peripheral, neurovascular), neuro (brain/spine), musculoskeletal, elastography and/or cardiac.
- →Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology.
- →The incumbent must have specialized knowledge of the radiofrequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged.
- →Responsible to monitor the radiofrequency power delivered to tissue during an MRI examination is referred to as the SAR, expressed as watts per kg (W/kg).
- →Responsible for setting up and positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis, and operating the equipment.
- →Performs post processing reconstructions when requested or when part of a standard procedure.
- →Examinations are performed with or without contrast material based on imaging requisition and pre-defined protocols.
- →Follows contrast policy in preparation and administration of contrast materials.
- →Maintains competency with the loading, programming, and use of contrast power injectors.
- →Performs venipuncture with proper intravenous catheter selection for contrast administration.
- →Identifies and initiates treatment for extravasation of intravenous contrast.
- →Recognizes signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to intravenous contrast and ability to initiate appropriate response.
Requirements
- ✓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.
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