Radiologist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Charleston, SC

Are you an Advanced DRT MRI professional looking to advance your career while serving our nations hero's? The Ralph H Johnson VA Healthcare System in Charleston, SC is hiring certified MRI technologists. 

Full-time & Part-time opportunities available

Job Duties:

Operates 1.5T and 3 Tesla Magnet Systems. Performs a variety of routine and complex MRI exams including but not limited to routine,
vascular (peripheral, neurovascular), neuro (brain/spine), musculoskeletal, elastography and/or cardiac.

Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology.

The incumbent must have specialized knowledge of the radiofrequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged. Responsible for monitoring the radiofrequency power delivered to tissue during an MRI examination is referred to as the SAR.

Responsible for setting up and positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis, and operating the equipment. Performs post-processing reconstructions when requested or when part of a standard procedure.

Examinations are performed with or without contrast material based on imaging requisition and pre-defined protocols. Follows contrast policy in preparation and administration of contrast materials.

Maintains competency with the loading, programming, and use of contrast power injectors. Performs venipuncture with proper intravenous catheter selection for contrast administration.

Identifies and initiates treatment for extravasation of intravenous contrast. Recognizes signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to intravenous contrast and ability to initiate an appropriate response.

Understands and adheres to VHA Directives and facility/service policies related to MR safety and follows all regulations within the MR environment.

Maintains yearly competencies, including MRT Level I and MRI Level II training. Screens all individuals (patients, staff, vendors) and equipment entering Zone Ill and Zone IV to ensure compliance with MRI safety protocols.

Reviews MRI safety screening templates, MRI safety screening questionnaires and resolves any questions or concerns with patient, ordering provider and/or radiologist prior to scan. Research implants and possible contraindications prior to the patient entering the scan room.

Performs routine, urgent, emergent or research studies and post-processing of images. Assures images are properly identified with patient demographics and verifies accurate and timely archiving/completion of imaging on PACS.  

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g.).
• English Language Proficiency: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRTs) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• 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 that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable]. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently] and 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 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).