Diagnostic Radiologist Tech

Summary This Diagnostic Radiology Technologist position is assigned to the Indianapolis VAMC, Radiology Service. Employees at this level are fully functional as advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently at a level including special and complex procedures beyond the full performance level. Performs routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, upper and lower extremities. Responsibilities VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: GS-9 - Prepares Magnet for daily operation, brings system up, and checks all self-calibrating parameters and quality control checks. - Cleans and prepares equipment surfaces in accordance with established infection control guidelines and equipment manufacture instructions. - Performs routine archiving status checks and deletes data according to established guidelines. - Reviews patient safety and screening history form. In addition, interviews patients for potential ferrous objects, implants, or work-related metallic injuries. - Alleviates patient anxiety by informing the patient about what the MRI examination entails and what the patient can expect. - Coordinates with radiologist for the appropriate protocol for each exam prior to scanning the patient. - Always maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. - Constantly monitors all equipment brought into the MRI environment to ensure it is MRI safe or MRI conditional. - Never permits unauthorized personnel inside zone 3 or 4 without being properly screened and escorted. - Positions patient within the MRI unit and monitors patient during all phases of the examination through direct observation and video surveillance monitoring. - Provides single and sometimes double hearing protection to patients including sound system headphones when appropriate. - Positions ECG electrodes when necessary for ECG or PPG gating and or physiological monitoring. - Programs technical factors for pulse sequences slice profiles etc for each scan in accordance with protocol set forth by radiologist and selects appropriate MRI coil for selected anatomy. - Utilizes immobilization devices, when necessary for the procedure to ensure patient motion is limited. - Constantly communicates with and monitors the patient throughout the exam, ensuring there is no contrast reaction and the patient's specific absorption rate (SAR) remains within established guidelines. - Prepares IV Contrast material as necessary examinations and injects contrast per guidelines. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday : 2:30pm -11:00pm ; rotating on-call Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92706-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-01-19