Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Martinez, CA, United States - Veterans Health Administration

Veterans Health Administration Martinez, CA, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Summary

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT)-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be pulled and rated for referral until the position is filled. Once a selection has been made, no further candidates will be rated/referred unless further vacancies occur. This announcement may be canceled at any time.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Certification:
All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R)

Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable
Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination
In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist

Education:
Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)

Credentialing Standards:
Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel

Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S
Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field
Exception for Non-Certified, Entry Level Candidates
This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level technician
For grade levels above the entry level, the candidate must be certified
Grandfathering Provision
All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation
For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions
Physical Requirements
A physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
English Language Proficiency
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C
7403(f)

GRADE REQUIREMENTS Creditable Experience:
Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice

To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice
This may have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active practice, which is paid or nonpaid employment as a DRT as defined by ARRT
Quality of Experience
Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements identified above
Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination
Part-Time Experience
Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time work week
For example, a DRT would receive one week of full- time credit for each two weeks of half-time work

Specialized Assignment:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

This specialty modality requires additional knowledge of superconducting magnets, the physics of superconducting magnets, and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging
The technologist must be educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients, visitors, and equipment enter
The practitioner must have specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body
The technologist must also have specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged
This assignment may also perform basic magnetic resonance safety program duties
Technologists must be knowledgeable in contrast media, power injectors, and PACS
DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (MRI) certification

Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be met for the GS-9 level

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-9 Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Assignments
For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program
Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities(KSAs) to perform at this level
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients

References:
VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25, December 13, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9.

Duties

"The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) works with the radiologist as a member of the radiographic team.

They must be aware of and practice the safety policies and procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure patients recieve the best care in a safe enviroment.

Assigned Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Performs exams in a manner to optimize all of the radiographic equipment including the MRI scanner times while maintaining a flexibility to allow for emergency cases.

Confers with radiologists to determine requirements of non-standard exams.
Determines technical factors, positioning, number, and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of MRI scanning.
Notifies the radiologist of scans requiring their immediate attention.
Assists and anticipates the needs of the radiologists and the performance of the exam.
Prepares contrast materials that are used in MRI and general exams.
Administers contrast material intravenously when needed.
Sends images to the PACs system for image interpretation.
Requisitions and edits patient exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS), copying of films, etc.
Identifies patient by following NCHCS Patient Identification Policy.
Assures that MRI patients are screened in advance for any contraindicating conditions.
Explains exam to competent patient so that patients understand what is to be done as well as hazards.
Screens for previous contrast media reactions and/or contraindications to contrast media.
Stocks and inventories all MRI imaging supplies and related material.
Reviews new developments in MRI imaging.
Improves quality of examinations utilizing the new technologies available.
Performs MR angiography of the head and neck.

Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday, Compressed/Flexible:

Not Available Telework:

Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/

Recruitment Incentives:

Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
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