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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteNew Orleans, LA$82K – $107KApply by Jun 8, 2026Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistISTJHealthcare
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The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) performs digital radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) of the head, neck spine, chest and body. These exams are performed with and without use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies so that proper diagnosis and treatment may be initiated.
What You'll Do
- →Schedules exams in a manner to optimize all the radiographic equipment including the MRI scanner times while maintaining a flexibility to allow for emergency cases.
- →This requires the prioritization of scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the extreme emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery, etc.
- →Confers with radiologists to determine requirements of non-standard exams.
- →Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of MRI scanning.
- →Schedules patients for examinations.
- →Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results.
- →Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention.
- →Works with the radiologist as a member of the radiographic team.
- →Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologists and the performance of the exam.
- →Must be continuously on the alert for the patient's condition (the alertness of the individual is essential to prevent contamination, recognize patient reactions, anticipate technique factor difficulties, etc.) Prepares contrast materials that are used in MRI and general exams.
- →Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and, therefore, it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it.
- →In addition, must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders.
- →Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient.
- →Is certified to insert IV needles for administration of contrast material when necessary.
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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