Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)-Diagnostic Imaging Service

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) position is in the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System located at the Jamaica Plain, MA location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. The DRT is trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as providing general diagnostic procedures in a therapeutic setting. Duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares magnet for daily operation, brings system up, checks all self calibrating parameters Maintains the cleanliness of his/her assigned work area, maintains necessary supplies in the work area Reports all shortages to the supervisor, as well as any equipment failure Observes patient safety guidelines as set forth in department and Medical Center policies and procedures Monitors all equipment brought into the MRI environment to ensure it is MRI sage or MRI compatible Identifies administrative, clinical or mechanical problems, and defines solutions Performs assigned duties with no supervision during irregular hours to insure adequate patient examinations Advises the Radiologist of those examinations which require immediate attention while the patient is still undergoing the examination Practices sterile technique to prevent contamination. Programs technical factors for pulse sequences, slice profiles, run-offs, cardiac imaging. Responsible for setting up and positioning patients, provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis and operates the equipment. Performs IV insertion, prepares IV contrast material and administers contrast material agents under guidance of a radiologist/physician. Interacts with patients, explains exam procedures, positions patients within the scanner, monitors patients during all phases of the examination, and records all patient exam information for permanent record. Monitor the examination by checking computations, performances and results of the selected parameters, to obtain the best diagnostic computer data and images. Coordinates daily schedule and consults with hospital physicians, clinical and administrative personnel pertaining to the next day and future day's availability for patient examinations. Maintains inventory of lab, medical, and computer supplies and initiates procedures to replenish stock and to receive stock supplies. Work Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or Monday- Friday 8:00-430pm and participates in on-call rotation. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 906190 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Chapman karen.chapman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prio

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