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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 33 days ago
On-site Columbia, SC $79K – $102K Apply by Aug 25, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), position is assigned to the Columbia VA Healthcare System Radiology Service, Magnetic Resonance Imaging section.
- →Team members work independently, under the direction of the MR Section Supervisor or Lead technologist.
- →MR Technologist confers with Radiologists, MR Supervisor, and Chief Technologist on more difficult problems.
- →On most assignments, technologist works independently, scheduling examinations and performing the same.
- →Major Duties Include: Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology include location, appearance, and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination, and knowledge of changes to systems and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases.
- →Performs all aspects of MRI imaging of the spine, head, neck, chest, studies including but not limited to Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Extremities and all other exams, utilizing specialized sequences to visualize the anatomy and pathology necessary for diagnosis.
- →Perform exams such as MR Breast, MR Cardiac, and MR Functional Neuro studies 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.
- →These MR angiographic studies include renal, hepatic, mesenteric, aortic, femoral, etc.
- →The exams involve the use of highly sophisticated equipment, such as pressure injectors and 3D Reconstruction Software.
- →Technologists are required to maintain competence in Venipuncture and refer to the Radiology Service Standard Operating Procedures for guidelines.
- →Technologists must be familiar with policies and procedures for practicing radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
- →This is achieved by optimizing technical factors and ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
- →Technologists are competent and educated in all aspects of MRI Safety, including any policy regarding MRI Safety.
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.
Personality Fit
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