Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

Full Job Description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 04/13/2026.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States.

(Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.) 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 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)].

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 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). English Language Proficiency.

DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-10: Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Creditable experience includes: carrying out assigned tasks independently, performing varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program; ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures; knowledge of techniques for gathering 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.

The incumbent functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below.

The incumbent provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams, has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work.

*Ability to resolve informal employee complaints.

*Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures.

Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations. Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G25.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-10.

Physical Requirements: Light to Moderate lifting and carrying, up to 44 pounds; straight pulling; pushing; reaching at and above shoulders; use of both hands and fingers required; walking and/or standing (6-8hours); crawling; kneeling; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.

Major Duties:

This Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position is in Diagnostic Imaging services at the VA Maine Healthcare System, Augusta, ME campus. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.

The Radiology Lead MRI Technologist has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) modality.

In the absence of the Chief of Radiology and/or designee, incumbent serves as the contact person for the MRI Technologists.

He/she works closely with the technologists, radiologists, clinicians and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic exams, and patient and provider satisfaction.

This includes the responsibility for planning, developing, and directing the MRI operations of the Radiology Service, in relation to care provided with emergency room patients, inpatient and outpatient clinics, operating rooms, ICU areas, pain clinics and any other location necessary throughout the medical center and offsite locations.

Incumbent supports the Chief of Radiology or assigned designee, who provides the general supervision of the position. Work may require accommodation of different tours of duty to provide service.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Schedule: tour of duty will be variable and require negotiation Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact Hannah.Neilson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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: Ad-hoc available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 402-F03510 Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the Excepted Service.

Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action).

The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate.

Selectee may be required to work at any VA Maine Healthcare System campus and CBOCs as needed.

Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.