Job Summary

Albuquerque Raymond G. Murphy VA Healthcare System in Albuquerque, NM is hiring for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to serve as our Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO). The MRSO operates with full responsibility for training, developing, and directing the Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety program within the Diagnostic Imaging service department.

Job Description

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), and7407(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 the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist. Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. The candidate must demonstrate all the following technical Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities in the resume: Knowledge of safety requirements for physical space pertaining to Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging area. Ability to establish and monitor access and safety requirements for the physical zones. Ability to develop and ensure that adequate written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures, and operating instructions are issued and enforced. Knowledge of hazards posed by magnetic fields on implants, medical devices, hospital equipment and retained foreign bodies, and the development of measures taken against those hazards. Ability to train medical, technical, nursing and all other relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) in all procedural aspects related to Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred Experience: MRSO certification is highly desirable for this level of complexity. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level and the grade selection of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over Straight pulling (1 hour) Pushing (1-2 hours) Reaching above shoulder; use of fingers Both hands required, walking (up to 3 hours) Repeated bending (1 hour) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously