MRI Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Quick Facts

• Specialty: MRI Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT-MRI)

• Schedule: Evening shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), rotating call and holiday call

• Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases

Description

Provide safe MRI diagnostic imaging in accordance with safety standards while operating MRI equipment. Interpret radiology requests and patient chart information, optimize scan protocols for high-resolution cross-sectional imaging, perform image quality control, and prepare contrast by determining lab needs and contrast safety. Support patient care during critical or apprehensive situations, perform emergency first-aid/response, and maintain Level II MRI safety training.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to MRI safety standards to protect patients, employees, and contractors
• Handle equipment/procedure deviations during mechanical failure
• Apply MRI knowledge of anatomy to locate and image abnormalities
• Use MRI techniques for high-resolution scans and appropriate slice thickness
• Correlate radiology requests and patient physical status
• Use basic psychology to manage critical care, trauma, apprehensive, and disoriented patients
• Perform first-aid for seizures, cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, and contrast reactions
• Perform aseptic/sterile procedures and decontamination in contaminated fields/rooms
• Troubleshoot equipment using basic physics/electrical knowledge (including non-ferrous equipment)
• Use exposure factors/programming and perform QC by checking density, contrast, distortion, and related factors
• Use DHCP/CPRS applications and protect sensitive data
• Maintain current knowledge of MRI/general diagnostic developments; perform more complex exams as needed
• Communicate with radiologists about special needs and determine the best course of action
• Prioritize emergency cases and optimize MRI scanner utilization
• Prepare MRI/general diagnostic contrast materials; determine lab needs and interpret results to ensure safe injection

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including passing a physical exam
• Completion of an accredited diagnostic radiologic technology program (at least 24 months) with certificate or associate degree
• ARRT(R) general radiologic technology certification
• Advanced ARRT certification required for independent MRI duties (or approved training with oversight)
• For GS-9 DRT-MRI: at least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-8
• Level II MRI safety training
• Ability to work in strong magnetic field environments and meet physical requirements

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)
• Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment
• Child Care Subsidy: potential eligibility for qualified full-time employees
• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• EDRP eligibility for qualifying candidates (student loan repayment reimbursement)