Summary

Albuquerque Raymond G. Murphy VA Healthcare System in Albuquerque - NM is hiring for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to serve as our Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO). The MRSO operates with full responsibility for training - developing - and directing the Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety program within the Diagnostic Imaging service department.

Qualifications

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.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and7407(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
• [In modalities that require advanced certification
• to support their continued development - technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist
• Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-10: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• The candidate must demonstrate all the following technical Knowledge - Skills - & Abilities in the resume: Knowledge of safety requirements for physical space pertaining to Magnetic Resonance (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 Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety
• 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)
• Preferred Experience: MRSO certification is highly desirable for this level of complexity
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level and the grade selection of this vacancy is GS-10
• Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over Heavy carrying - 45 pounds and over Straight pulling (1 hour) Pushing (1-2 hours) Reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers Both hands required - walking (up to 3 hours) Repeated bending (1 hour) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Duties

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until 11:59 p.m
• EDT June 02 - 2026
• The initial 1st round cut-off date and time for referral of eligible applicants is May 04 - 2026 at 11:59 p.m
• EDT
• Subsequently - a final cut-off date and time for referral of eligible applicants is June 02 - 2026 by 11:59 p.m
• EDT
• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Serves as operator of a super conductive magnetic resource imaging unit
• The operator will develop new techniques - define optimal protocols - and devise alternative ways to visualize pathology within the patient
• Interaction with physicians - physicists - computer programs - and biomed engineers will be a normal occurrence of the daily duties of the operator
• Duties include - but not limited to: Coordination of Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety committee meetings Evaluation of hospital equipment to ensure Magnetic Resonance (MR) safe operation Oversight of employee and patient Magnetic Resonance (MR) screening programs Coordinates training of hospital staff and ensures maintenance of educational documentation
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• 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 #: 000000 - DRT GS-0647-10 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized