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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $91K – $118K Apply by Jul 16, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), position is assigned to the Atlanta VA Health Care System, Radiology Service, within the Magnetic Resonance Imaging section.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently.
- →DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program.
- →Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level.Duties include however, are not limited to: Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
- →Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
- →Accurately operates MRI imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality utilizing the standardized amount of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes.
- →The Technologist is responsible for performing a wide variety of MRI exams, which includes but is not limited to the spine, head, neck, chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Extremities, utilizing specialized sequences to visualize the anatomy and pathology necessary for diagnosis.
- →Performs MRI imaging of the peripheral and visceral vessels through MR Angiography of the abdominal systems and extremities.
- →Conducts MRI safety screenings to identify possible contraindications prior to the examination.
- →Positions the patient within the MRI system, monitors patient during all phases of the appropriate examination, and removes patient from the MR system upon completion of the examination.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm.
- →Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need.
- →Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 57827F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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 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.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 3735e2b5-f1aa-4ea8-9d3f-1ab054baf3c9
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