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Basking in sunshine 300 days a year in the aptly named Valley of the Sun, the Phoenix VA Health Care System is located near downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Although renowned for its warm, dry climate, Arizona's capitol offers much more than great weather. The Phoenix metro area, now America's 5th largest city, offers affordable housing and a relaxed, informal southwestern lifestyle. Diversity abounds. Greater Phoenix has an abundance of golf courses, parks, public swimming pools and bike paths. For the sports fans Phoenix is home to the NBA's Phoenix Suns, NFL's Arizona Cardinals; Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks and the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Phoenix possesses world class museums, a ballet, symphony orchestra and several theater companies. For more information on the City of Phoenix, visit the Chamber of Commerce site at http://www.phoenixchamber.com/. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
10/18/2017 to 11/08/2017
$55,794 - $72,535 per year
GS 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
09
No
644-18-KQ-2018706-BU
482112800
This position is located at the VAMC Phoenix Imaging Department under the Diagnostic Service Line. This position will provide MRI Imaging for the Imaging Service. The incumbent will be responsible to perform examinations in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging suite. MRI is a highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images. Duties include but are not limited to:
1) Incumbent will be required to perform all aspects of MRI.
2) Monitor patient during all phases of the examination, removing the patient from the influence of the magnetic field upon completion of the data acquisition.
3) Coordinate with the radiologist to determine the most ideal pulse sequences and other parameters necessary to accomplish a high quality examination.
4) Program all technical factors by integrating computer console and choose the most effective coil for producing the correct signal.
5) Record all computer data, scanning data, on film and or optical disc.
6) Maintains all monitoring data pertinent to patient and equipment information and usage.
7) Performs and maintains a monitoring system for quality assurance purposes and complies with FDA Safety Standards regarding ferrous objects and cardiac pacemakers prior to these persons entering the environment of the magnetic field.
8) Assist manufacturer representative and biomedical engineers in the calibration and troubleshooting of malfunctions and all equipment associated with the MRI unit.
9) Utilizing VISTA (Radiology Package) will schedule, register and status track all exams.
10) Will ensure that all images are sent to VISTA/RAD upon completion of examination
11) Reports all equipment problems to Supervisory Diagnostic Technologist/or Chief Technologist
12) Employee has a responsibility to recognize and exhibit good safety practices; to comply with published and communicate safety; procedures; to immediately report observed safety infractions and unsafe working conditions.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 1400-2200 and will include some weekends and holidays and call.
Functional Statement Title/#: DRT/MRI 000000
Physical Requirements: The work requires long periods of standing and walking. Patients sometimes are assisted to achieve proper positioning which may require reaching or work in strained positions. Work may require the positioning of patients who are unconscious or disabled which may require considerable effort and working in awkward positions. Heavy lifting of totally incapacitated patients is done only with the help of other employees. The work area is well lighted and temperature controlled. Special safety precautions are required to reduce exposure to X-rays. These include using minimum current settings in the X-ray machine and never operating the machine except from behind a protective screen or when wearing protective clothing such as a lead apron.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must:
1) Be educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients, visitors, and equipment enter into.
2) Have specific specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body.
3) Have specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged.
4) Possess knowledge of image acquisition in computerized Radiograph (CR) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). This sub specialty requires advanced ARRT certification.
Preferred Experience: 3 years' experience working in MRI as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations: GS-09. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must also possess at least ONE year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-08 DIRECTLY RELATED to the position. The candidate must demonstrate the following technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- 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.
- Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.
References: VA Handbook 5005/77 Part II Appendix G25, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standard, June 26, 2014. GS-647 (available in the local Human Resources Office).
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Professions)
·Resume
·SF-50
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Copy of SF-50 (must show Grade, Step, and Salary for you to be considered - awards and incentives SF-50 will not be accepted) (required)
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, November 08, 2017 to receive consideration.
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