Job Listing
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-siteSan Diego, CA$103K – $134KApply by Jun 30, 2026Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistISTJHealthcare
Apply for this job →About the Role
This position is located at Diagnostic Imaging Service with VA San Diego Healthcare System. The incumbent will perform as a fully functional diagnostic radiologic technologist in the specialization of MRI. The incumbent will support radiologists or other medical professionals to produce imaging studies used to diagnose medical conditions.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30, 2026 .
- →The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 29, 2026, June 12, 2026, and June 30, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates.
- →Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Incumbent will be required to perform all aspects of MRI.
- →Monitor patient during all phases of the examination, removing the patient from the influence of the magnetic field upon completion of the data acquisition.
- →Coordinate with the radiologist to determine the most ideal pulse sequences and other parameters necessary to accomplish a highly quality examination.
- →Program all technical factors by integrating computer console and choose the most effective coil for producing the correct signal.
- →Record all computer and scanning data on film and/or optical disc.
- →Maintains all monitoring data pertinent to patient and equipment information and usage.
- →Performs and maintaining a monitoring system for quality assurance purposes and complies with FDA Safety Standards regarding ferrous objects and cardiac pacemakers prior to these persons entering the environment of the 5 gauss magnetic field.
- →Assist manufacturer representative and biomedical engineers in the calibration and troubleshooting of malfunctions and all equipment associated with the MRI unit.
- →Schedule, register, and status track all exams utilizing VISTA (Radiology Package).
- →Maintain CPR certification.
- →Ensure that all images are sent to VISTA/RAD upon completion of examination.
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 dentification 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).
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: b0453908-f737-4c13-bb04-8b02313e3c03
Posted via USAJobs