Description du poste
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will provide Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diagnostic Radiology Services at the Jacksonville North VA Clinic under the direction of a physician and assists the radiologist in complex exams and procedures. Technologists coming in at this grade level are required to complete a training period where policies, protocol, and procedures of NF/SG Diagnostic Imaging are introduced. He/she will be exposed to the different aspects and rotations within MRI. The training will include, but is not limited to, functionality of MRI equipment, routine and advanced imaging procedures, and patient safety. The training will include performance-based competencies to ensure a complete understanding of the functionality and operation of all the radiologic/MR equipment, difficult procedures and general examinations in order to be fully successful at this grade level. The technologist will also be required to work a variety of off tour shifts gaining experience and exposure to different situations he/she may not encounter on a normal tour. The Technologist at this grade level is required be on Call-back status as this is a 24-hour modality service and coverage either by call or in-house is always maintained. The on-call technologist will also be utilized when off tour shift coverage is necessary on an emergency basis. Functions include but are not limited to: Interpret requests or instructions from the radiologist or clinicians. Performs a spectrum of simple and advanced MRI exams following prescribed protocols required to perform procedures of the: Brain, Abdominal, Cardiac, MSK, Breast, Extremity, Urological, interventional planning and procedures with and without the use of contrast materials as directed by the radiologist. Operate all MRI equipment, a variety of super conductive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images. Receive and positively identify each patient by asking for two (2) forms of identification not limited to, full name, full social security number, or date of birth. Assist in the transporting of patients, via wheelchair, stretcher, or with walking assistance when appropriate, to different locations throughout the hospital and medical centers. Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, EMS, nursing personnel, etc. Perform adequate MRI safety screening, explain the exam procedure, chooses the best imaging coil for the part of the patient's body being scanned. Observe patient safety guidelines as set forth in department and Medical Center policies and procedures; and the Reference Manual for MRI Safety Implants and Devices, and American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines for MR safety. Perform and complete imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, pre-op, urgent and routine exams. Monitor the MRI schedule and reschedule appointments to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. Prepare sterile procedure trays, sterile supplies, power injector, pressure bags, and all necessary ancillary equipment. Report all equipment failures to the bio-medical engineer, PACS administrator, supervisor, lead and/or co-workers in a timely manner. Utilize Vista and CPRS to look up pertinent patient information that relates to patient examinations; including pertinent laboratory reports, nursing n
À propos de Veterans Health Administration
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? NF/SGVHS is a Level 1A major interdisciplinary teaching facility that contains two hospitals with service lines serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients, with a Level II Emergency Department in Gainesville and a Level III Emergency Department in Lake City, and multiple community based outpatient clinics (CBOC). There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities. Home-Based Primary Care is provided in the veteran's home. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care.