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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. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties included, however, not limited to: * Evaluates equipment daily before use and report any issues to the supervisor or a member of leadership * Implements and adheres to all safety practices and policies for the section. * Functions as the MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) underneath the MR Director or Radiology Service Chief. * Works collaboratively with the MRMD and all Level 1 and 2 MR personnel to ensure safe operation of the MR areas. * Maintains annual certification of MRSO competency as evaluated by the VA Medical Facility Radiology Service Chief or designee. * Serves as the Chair or as a member of the MR Safety Committee. * Interprets requests or instructions from radiologists or other physicians. * Clarifies with Radiologist if order is unclear or questionable. * Interprets and carry out the requests made by physicians. * Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushion and shield patients as appropriate. * Transfers patients from stretcher or wheelchair to imaging table. * Performs General X-ray as needed utilizing a mobile unit or Rad room. * Prepares room, equipment and material needed for patient procedures. * Identifies patient and the image; use left and right markers - essential so that mistaken identity does not occur. * Ensures that the patient ID band and the request are identical. * Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions. * Observes patients during procedures and report complications or unusual events * Performs computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of the radiology department. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM. This is subject to change based on the operational needs of the agency. 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 , 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: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60661F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.