Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-MRI

Summary

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.

Open Continuous Announcement this position will remain open until March 9
-2026. The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 5
-2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as‑needed basis until positions are filled. 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
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) – and 7407(d)
• 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‑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)
• Grade Determinations:
  Advanced Diagnostic Technologist – MRI – GS‑10 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
• Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• Employees are trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures
• At this grade level – any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity
• Such assignments are unique – perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology – Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations – and intermediate QM type duties within the program
• The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs:
  Knowledge –
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  i
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards – devices and techniques – including concepts of accumulated dosage – dose monitoring – and genetic changes
• ii
• Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures – and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
• iii
• Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy – electric power – magnetic fields – and properties of x‑ray – to understand the operation of the equipment
• iv
• Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT – MRI – IR – ultrasound – mammography) studies
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