The New Jersey VA Healthcare System is currently recruiting for 4 Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Multi-Modality)(MRI) positions. The Advanced DRT (MRI) is located in the Imaging Service for the New Jersey VA Healthcare System, and is responsible for multi-modality coverage across campuses and performs multiple types of CT procedures dictated by service policy, as well as, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations on all body regions, and general diagnostic radiography. Basic Requirements: 1. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. 2. 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). Applicant MUST upload transcript and/or diploma at the time you apply to this announcement. 3. 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 above the full performance level. For this position, BOTH magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT) certifications are required. 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. A Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will have a current, full, active and unrestricted registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certifications for this position in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are required. Applicant must upload ARRT (R) (MR) and ARRT (R)(CT) certifications at the time of application to this announcement. 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. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above, candidates must meet the following grade requirements. For the GS-10 Diagnostics Radiologic Technologist, the following is required: 1. Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, at the GS-9 level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies. 2. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of safety requirements for physical space pertaining to 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 MR safety. Additional Information: Assignment. 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. Physical Requirements: DRT's work requires long periods of standing and walking up to 8 hours. There is repeated bending, pushing / pulling, reaching above shoulders, use of both hands (hands and fingers), twisting and carrying of moderately heavy articles weighing from 15-44 pounds such as multiple cassettes, grids, as well as wearing lead aprons. Movement of moderately heavy equipment is generally power assisted such as portable machines. Positioning of patients who are disabled may require considerable effort and working in awkward positions. Heavy lifting of incapacitated patients is done only with help of other employees and devices provided by the Radiology Section. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Grandfathering Provision: 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). 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: (1) 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. (2) DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. (3) DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (4) DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT. NOTE: Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21, 1986, and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed, in writing, by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1, 1987, is considered fully qualified. These employees may be promoted, changed to lower grade, or reassigned within the GS-0647 occupational series. Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry. References: VA Handbook 5005/119, Part II, Appendix G25, DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD, GS-0647 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is at the GS-10 level. ??????? ["The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Multi-Modality)(MRI) is responsible for multi-modality coverage across campuses and performs: Multiple types of CT procedures dictated by service policy, utilizing current software upgrades, including cardiac, CTA, head, body, neck, chest, spine, extremity, CT guided biopsies, etc. The incumbent performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations on all body regions, including complex procedures with multiplanar reformations, 3-dimensional reconstructions, dynamic contrast imaging, body MRI, and MRI angiography CT, and MRI exams are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. Also performs general diagnostic radiography to include, but not limited to, diagnostic x-rays of all body regions, bone-length examinations, bone surveys, general fluoroscopic examinations and Bone Densitometry studies to be performed in both in and outpatient clinic settings and in the operating room environment (C-Arm).\nThe incumbent must be an ARRT registered technologist in radiography (R), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).\nThe incumbent integrates specific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care with useful diagnostic information for proper diagnosis and treatment.\nThe incumbent provides multi-modality coverage across campuses and the incumbent performs:\n- All types of CT procedures dictated by service policy, utilizing current software upgrades, including cardiac, CTA, head, body, neck, chest, spine, extremity, CT guided biopsies, etc.\n- Performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations on all body regions, including complex procedures with multiplanar reformations, 3-dimensional reconstructions, dynamic contrast imaging, body MRI, and MRI angiography.\n- Performs general diagnostic radiography to include, but not limited to, diagnostic x-rays of all body regions, bone-length examinations, bone surveys, general fluoroscopic examinations, both in an outpatient clinic setting and in the operating room environment (C-Arm). The incumbent must be an ARRT registered technologist in radiography (R), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).\n- CT, and MRI examinations are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. The incumbent integrates specific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care with useful diagnostic information for proper diagnosis and treatment. Other duties, include, but are not limited to:\n- Prioritizes scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery, etc. is a required function of this position.\n- The technologist must demonstrate an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology.\n- Performs peripheral and visceral angiography of the abdominal systems and extremities. - Performs most procedures utilizing a surgical sterile technique. - Works with the radiologist as a member of the surgical/radiographic team. Assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologists in the performance of the exam. - Confers with radiologists to determine requirements/ protocols for nonstandard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, to produce and satisfy requirements for the CT scan. - Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT/angiography and other exams. - Is certified to insert IV needles for administration of contrast material as needed.\n- Performs reconstructions of CT and angiographic studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure.\n- Properly identifies patient images. - Responsible for explaining the procedures to the patients so that patients understand what is to be performed that day.\n- Responsible for stocking and inventory of all CT and Special/interventional supplies and related materials needed for the day's activities.\n- Respects the patient's right to privacy and confidentially.\n- Performs Quality assurance activities.\n- Improves quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available. - Practices radiation safety (ALARA) in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. - Seeks approval from a radiologist before performing any additional procedures.\n- Alerts supervisory staff when CTDI values are not in line with the predetermined limits\n- According to NHPP guidelines, documents Patient Dose and Time for ALL fluoroscopy procedures including operating room procedures in PACS.\n- Performs other duties, as assigned. Work Schedule: Varies, as dictated by patient care needs\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position\nFunctional Statement #: 25546-F\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]