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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 62 days ago
On-site Beckley, WV $64K – $84K Apply by Jul 24, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) functions as a member of a highly specialized, highly autonomous team responsible for the day-to-day processes and activities that impact the Radiology Department and the providers who utilize diagnostic MR services to diagnose and treat patients at Beckley VAMC. Independently performs routine to very complex MRI studies. Specialized knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, complex computing, and physics to complete these types of studies is required.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent performs MRI and will discuss any case that deviates from normal protocol set by the radiologist.
- →Only general supervision from a radiologist or supervisory technologist is required in most instances, although some extremely difficult procedures require close consultation with a radiologist or medical officer.
- →Follows standard operating procedures to perform MRI/MRA of the head, brain, vascular system, extremities, spine, internal organs, joints, and bones for purposes of diagnosing complex conditions, disease, or injury routinely undetectable through alternate imaging modalities.
- →Occasionally deviates from standard procedures to adapt for deformities of body injuries, and other variable considerations such as age and weight of patient.
- →Operates complex radiology computer equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients.
- →Sets up the scanning suite.
- →Assures that sterile supplies, local anesthetics, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are present and laid out.
- →Selects and sets technical factors for very difficult radiographic examinations.
- →Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures.
- →Determines technical factors, sets controls, and operates equipment.
- →Determines technical factors to obtain diagnostic exam results, sets controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified is optimally imaged using MR technology.
- →Receives assignments that require application of standard and non-standard procedures and seeks advice or the assistance of a radiologist when questions or uncertainty about a scan arises.
- →Interprets requests or instructions from radiologists or medical officers.
- →Must possess the knowledge and skills to adequately communicate the details of a patient examination or situation and act on verbal guidance or instructions provided by the radiologist.
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.
- ✓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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