DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

US Defense Health Agency; Dover Base (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware is seeking qualified radiologic personnel to perform radiographic procedures and participate in quality assurance inspections on films and equipment.

Direct Hire Solicitation indicates eligibility for US Citizens; education and/or experience requirements apply, with transcripts if applicable. Credentialing standards under 42 CFR Part 75 require radiographer certification for those administering radiologic procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing radiographic procedures or examinations, setting up x-ray equipment, and conducting quality assurance inspections on films, equipment or accessories.
• Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must be certified as radiographers in their field.
• 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%.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Quality assurance inspections

Education

Graduate-level education in related field

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Defense Health Agency at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing radiographic procedures or examinations, setting up x-ray equipment, and conducting quality assurance inspections on films, equipment or accessories.

OR

Education:

One and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as anatomy, biology, image analysis, and physics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR 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) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must be certified as radiographers in their field.