The Radiology Department is currently seeking a MRI Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to add to their team. The incumbent, as a member of the MRI technical staff, performs complex clinical and research MRI's. The employee is responsible for supporting, operating and adapting MRI instruments in connection with patient care and research.

Duties

Providing advice and assistance in the design and planning of MRI-related research projects as needed. Modifying the imaging protocols as appropriate in order to optimize the capabilities of MRI equipment. Serving as a liaison between radiologists and technical support staff (scientific and engineering) in facilitating software and hardware upgrades, and service. Operating scanner software systems as per department guidelines. Performing MR imaging within the scope of being able to image anything within the human body. Screening and coordinating patients for examinations, including emergency procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• This position has an Education Requirement. Please provide transcripts.
• Position is designated as an "emergency essential" position. See definition of this designation in the Additional Information Section of this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) GS-0647-10: You must have: (1) successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the credentialing standards described in 42 CFR Part 75 that is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, AND (2) be certified as a radiographer as evidenced by an active state or national license which is in good standing. The following meets the above standards: 1. Persons employed by the Federal Government as a radiologic personnel prior to January 13,1986 who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. 2. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as a radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State of foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, OR (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency. Additional Qualifications requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following tasks: applying multi-modality procedures and performing multi-modality examinations within the MRI XRAY functionality; counseling patients regarding the risks/benefits of the procedure and producing images for the examination; monitoring scanner and computers for any malfunction so corrective action can be taken; assisting in the design and planning of new imaging methods and techniques; assisting in operating scanner software and computer operating systems; and assisting in maintaining patient records and logs of patient's images for research review. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12367076

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]