Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

What you would do

• Perform complex 3D and 2D MRI scans of the head, spine, extremities, and body
• Explain MRI procedures, safety steps, and risks to patients
• Start intravenous (IV) lines for patients who need them for their test
• Perform preventive maintenance and fix minor equipment problems
• Identify and correct image problems so images are clear for diagnosis
• Train other staff in MRI procedures

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-7 that includes performing diagnostic MRI exams or helping radiologists with harder procedures, and doing quality assurance work. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: One and a half years of graduate-level education in a field directly related to the job, such as radiology. You can also combine education and experience, but the combined percentage must be at least 100%. Education must come from a school accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Radiographer certification in your field, as required by Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or willingness to obtain and keep it

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and duties
• Copy of your job-related license or certification (required, or you will be rated ineligible)
• College transcripts if you qualify through education
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your full application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers, is reviewed against the qualification requirements. Missing documents, errors, or omissions can make you ineligible, and inflated qualifications can cause you to lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Attach a copy of your radiographer certification and BLS card, since a missing license copy means you are rated ineligible.
• Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job, or it may be removed.
• Submit by 11:59 PM EST on 11/13/2026, and re-select your other documents in the online application or it may be incomplete.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: Student loan repayment may be available. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation
• Initial background investigation and periodic re-checks because of work with children under 18
• Mandatory annual seasonal influenza vaccination
• Testing designated position with pre-employment and random drug testing
• Pre-employment medical examination required
• Up to 5% business travel required
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• One-year trial or probationary period may be required
• Direct deposit of pay is required

Job details

Salary

$63,648 – $77,967 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-8 · General Schedule

Location

Fort Drum, New York

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (0647)

Announcement

HSJA-26-13105672-DHA