Diagnostic Radiologic Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Hospital Beaufort's Radiology Department invites qualified US Citizens to apply for the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position under the Direct Hire Authority.

Candidates must meet credentialing standards, hold radiology certification, and provide transcripts. One year of specialized experience in radiographic procedures and image quality is typical for this level; education and transcripts may supplement experience.

Qualifications

• Credentialing standards require radiology certification and accreditation.
• Must attach radiology certification and transcripts.
• One year of specialized experience with radiographic procedures and image quality.
• Educational requirement of 1.5 years of graduate study in a related field; transcripts required.
• Combination of education and experience may qualify with transcripts attached.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiographic procedures and examinations.
• Set up x-ray equipment and adjust settings.
• Review images for quality and accuracy.

Education

Graduate level education in Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography/Radiologic Technology/Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located with the Radiology Department Naval Hospital Beaufort, South Carolina.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Individual Occupational Requirement for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist:

Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. (Note: You must attach a copy of your radiology certification and transcripts.)

The following meet these requirements:

1. Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.
2. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence, as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes performing one or more of the following: conducting radiographic procedures or examinations, setting up x-ray equipment, and reviewing images for quality. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education

One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, Radiologic Technology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts)

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts)