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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 37 days ago
On-site Fredericksburg, VA $93K – $121K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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This position is assigned to Fredericksburg VA Health Care System in Fredericksburg, VA and report directly to the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service. Employees at this level are fully functional as a DRT, in both General Diagnostic X-ray, and MRI sections; and can carry out their assigned tasks independently.
What You'll Do
- →Complex procedures including, but not limited to: MRA chest, abdomen, pelvis, aorta, carotid bifurcations, circle of willis, vertebral/basilar arteries, liver, renal, spinal canal, MRV superior sagittal sinus, MR iliac veins, MR spectroscopy, MRCP, runoffs, prostate, cardiac, breast, biopsies, defecography, and MRI research exams.
- →Allays patient anxiety by informing the patient about what the MRI examination entails and what the patient can expect.
- →Constantly monitors all equipment brought into the MRI environment to ensure it is MRI safe or MRI conditional.
- →Instruct patients to remove all metal objects from pockets or body; watches, chains, earrings, belts, hearing aids, dentures, prosthetic devices, and wallets and place them in the provided locker.
- →Ensures patient then changes into a gown for their safety.
- →Uses patient safety devices as necessary to ensure patient's safety during preparation and examination.
- →Monitors special equipment such as pulse oximeter, ECG, infusion pumps, oxygen equipment, and respirators.
- →Properly labels, secures, prepares IV contrast as necessary and injects patients with contrast media under supervision of a Radiology physician to enhance tissue, lesions, etc.
- →Also monitors patients during and after injection for any reaction and informs the Radiologist and/or Radiology nurse when a reaction occurs.
- →Monitors patients that have been medicated for discomfort and provide early detection of potential complications.
- →Assists the physician to treat and manage adverse contrast reactions.
- →Assists the code team if necessary.
- →Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- →Modesty and comfort will be observed for each patient.
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.
Personality Fit
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