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. 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.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUCEMENT until December 29, 2023. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred until the position is filled. The specialty modality requires additional knowledge of super conducting magnets, the physics of superconducting magnets, and how they related 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 into. The technologist must have specific 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 radiofrequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged. The technologist requires knowledge of image acquisition in Computerized Radiography (CR) and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS).Completion of one years of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled and has undergone a two year approved training program and is ARRT certified. Additional certification in MRI required. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Adheres to safety standards while using MRI equipment for the protection of patients, employees and contractors. Deviates equipment use or procedures and techniques in the event of mechanical failure to any part of equipment. Daily utilizes skeletal, vascular, neurological, trans-sectional anatomy, physiology and cross-sectional anatomy such as the location and appearance of abnormalities which are illustrated by general diagnostic/MRI scanning; to recognize scans/images which best illustrate lesions and/or abnormalities; and to recognize when additional scans/images or different scans/images or positions are needed to fully illustrate the lesion and/or abnormalities. Utilizes techniques pertinent to general diagnostic/MRI to insure high resolution scans, tissue volume to be scanned plus thickness of cuts. Will interpret radiology requests and patient chart information, and correlate information with patients' current physical status, relating information as indicated. Will utilize basic psychology for handling patients in all phases of general diagnostic/MRI including critical care, trauma, apprehensive, and disoriented patients, and also to cope with patients' families. Performs first-aid procedures for seizures, cardiac arrest, anaphalactic shock, and contrast reactions. Incumbent performs duties relative to radiology aseptic and/or sterile procedures, and decontamination procedures in the event of a contaminated field, room and or an isolation patient. Utilizes basic physics, electrical supply, power, and proper functioning of equipment to include non-ferrous equipment in order to troubleshoot equipment. They determine the need to call for repair and or/maintenance of equipment by notifying defects or deficiencies to the Chief Technologist/Administrative Officer or designee. Utilizes proper coils or other accessories necessary to produce the highest quality of MRI films with a minimum of repeat exposure or re-injection of contrast media to the patient. Exhibits the working knowledge of DHCP/CPRS applications and protects computer data or safety sensitive information form unauthorized users. Protects access codes for any medical center computer programs. Performs basic computer operations including keyboard inputs, purpose and functions, or computer programs needed to carry out other job duties. Utilizes available resources to ensure safety of hardware, implants, and devices. Most guidelines are available through standard procedures. Technical assistance is available through radiologists and private representatives. Radiographer is required to maintain a current knowledge of new developments in MRI/general diagnostic. Practices MRI safety in order to protect patients, staff and self. Is Level II MRI safety trained. Screens patients and staff before entering scan room. The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies and procedures of the medical center and service, and participate in quality assurance activities as directed. Will utilize MRI emergency response actions including code blue, rapid response, code magenta, behavioral, and fire drill as needed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Rotating call days and holidays) Compressed/Flexible:Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 52722-A EDRP Authorized: Contact David Billingsley [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 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 (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Advanced certification indicates that the technologist has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. Education. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. 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 Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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). Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-9 Experience. At least 1 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. KSA Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and are able to carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex radiographic procedures. Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level. The candidate must demonstrate 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; Skill to demonstrate appropriate techniques to gather 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; and Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. References: VA Handbook 5005/119, PART II APPENDIX G25. This is a GS-09 position, which is above the full performance level. Physical Requirements: Physical demand are usually moderate: lifting objects up to 40lbs, moving specialized equipment and assisting patients from gurney or wheelchair to a procedure or scan table. Occasionally, the technician assists with moving large patients, but this is done with the assistance of other personnel, or the use of patient lifts, or other safe patient handling equipment to minimize danger to employee and the patient.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Oklahoma City VA Health Care System 921 Northeast 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 US
• Name: Travis Green
• Phone: 303-202-8679
• Email: [email protected]