Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

Quick Facts

• Role: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

• Setting: Diagnostic Imaging services (MRI)

• Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:30 am–4:00 pm (part-time, 16 hours/week)

• Grade: GS-9 (actual grade may be determined during selection)

Description

Operate and prepare a superconducting MRI system (1.5 or 3 Tesla), ensuring safe scanning, patient care, and proper equipment readiness. Monitor patients during procedures, maintain a clean work area, and follow MRI safety guidelines. Support radiologist workflow and complete associated patient-record and imaging network responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate the 1.5 or 3 Tesla superconducting MRI system to acquire images using strong magnetic fields and radio waves

• Prepare the magnet for daily operation; bring the system up and verify self-calibrating parameters

• Maintain cleanliness and manage supplies in the assigned work area

• Report shortages and equipment failures

• Follow patient safety guidelines and department policies

• Monitor MRI environment equipment to ensure MRI-safe or MRI-compatible status

• Identify administrative, clinical, or mechanical problems and define solutions

• Advise the radiologist on examinations needing immediate attention while the patient is still in progress

• Use sterile/aseptic techniques to prevent contamination

• Perform DHCP/CPRS GUI and imaging network responsibilities related to patient examinations and records

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Completion of a 24-month (or equivalent) post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program with appropriate accreditation (e.g., JRCERT)

• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology (Radiography)

• Advanced ARRT certification required for MRI assignments and independent duty with demonstrated specialty competency

• At least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-8 with competencies such as scanner operation checks, calibration adjustments, review of patient clinical records, monitoring physiologic changes, patient positioning, and anatomy/physiology knowledge

• Ability to meet physical requirements (e.g., lifting/carrying up to 44 pounds; 6–8 hours standing/walking)

Benefits

• Competitive pay with regular salary increases; pay step may be based on qualifications

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months

• Child care subsidy eligibility for qualifying employees after 60 days

• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401K with employer contributions up to 5%

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): may be authorized for eligible participants (application required within the required timeframe)

Virtual: Not a virtual position; work is performed on-site.