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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
On-site Cleveland, OH $89K – $116K Apply by Jul 16, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI). The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) will function in Imaging Service. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Schedule exams in a manner that optimizes all of the MRI equipment capabilities while maintaining the flexibility to allow for emergency cases.
- →This requires the prioritizing scheduled patients while also accommodating the extreme emergent patient who may need immediate attention.
- →Determine best scanning parameters to optimize imaging technique.
- →Coordinates with the Radiologist and Physicist to determine ideal parameters to pulse the magnet for each individualized patient procedure.
- →Position patient within the examining unit, monitors patient during all phases of the MRI examination and removes patient from the magnetic field upon completion of the acquisitions.
- →Start IV's and administers MRI contrast to patients requiring such monitoring for allergic reactions Work with Anesthesia personnel to assure proper assessment of sedated patients which involves starting the IV, positioning of monitoring equipment and post MRI procedures.
- →Monitor MRI examinations by checking computations, performance and results of the selected parameters to obtain the best diagnostic data and images.
- →Performs clinical analysis of data recorded by the computer.
- →Use PACS system for transmission of images to the Radiologist.
- →Maintain records and files of exam performed on patients.
- →This includes editing of patient exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- →Properly identifies patient through the RIS interface identifier and assures the marking of proper laterality.
- →The technologist must be certain that the patient's information and request are identical by check with the patient Assures MRI patients are screened in advance for any contraindicating conditions per Imaging Service policy.
- →Explains exams to competent patients so the patient understands what is to be done.
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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