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Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRI/CT
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 40 days ago
On-site Leavenworth, KS $102K – $133K Apply by Aug 11, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI/CT) operates within the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS), ensuring the effective functioning of the Radiology Service. Responsible for providing imaging services in specialized and complex areas of radiologic technology and/or general diagnostic radiology services.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Dual Modality Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI/CT) operates highly complex computerized imaging equipment to acquire diagnostic images used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders.
- →Functions: Expert knowledge in performing MRI and CT examinations in multiple planes, including axial, coronal, sagittal and dynamic blood flow studies of the head and/or body and has specialized knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body.
- →Performs the technical functions related to MRI and CT procedures such as: examinations of chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, neck, entire, spine, angiography (MRA/CTA) of head, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, upper and lower extremity, as well as complex studies.
- →Specialty knowledge of superconducting magnets, the physics of superconducting magnets, radiofrequency's, and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging.
- →Educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients, visitors, and equipment enter.
- →Specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged.
- →Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of the MRI scan.
- →MRI technology is still evolving, and patient exams may utilize standard and non-standard protocols.
- →Knowledgeable in contrast media, power injectors, and monitoring equipment.
- →Performs magnetic resonance safety duties.
- →Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them.
- →Advises radiologists or referring clinician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing specific examination.
- →Must be able to work independently in performing MRI and CT examinations, confers with radiologists only to establish the requirements of nonstandard examinations, and determines technical requirements of the MRI examinations.
- →Follows MRI safety precautions using designated zones to protect patients, visitors and staff.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓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.
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