Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking qualified radiologic personnel to operate diagnostic radiology equipment and perform a range of imaging studies under the direction of radiologists or medical officers.

One year of graduate education or equivalent experience is required, with evidence of credentialing standards per 42 CFR Part 75. Applicants must be able to maintain accurate radiology records and reports for patient charts.

Qualifications

• You must have at least one year of graduate education to qualify.
• Experience with radiologic procedures and imaging documentation is required.
• Candidates should be able to maintain accurate patient radiology records.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology imaging as directed by radiologists or medical officers.
• Maintain and file radiographs and associated reports for patient charts.
• Assist in producing radiologic studies used for diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Medical charting

Documentation

Education

One year of graduate education

Tools

Radiography equipment operation

Ultrasound

Echocardiogram

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

NOTE: 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.

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 shoe 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 that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

AND

Education:

One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade and must include experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists or other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in independently performing various radiography which includes, but not limited to: chest x-rays, colons, UGI's, EXU's tomography, arthrograms, myelograms, ultrasound, and other contrast studies.
• Experience in assisting in the performance of ultrasound and echocardiogram studies.
• Experience in maintaining correct records of radiographs and distributing reports to be placed in patient charts.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application