Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, seeks radiology personnel to operate digital X-ray systems and assist radiologists during fluoroscopy. This position requires a DHA recruitment approach and readiness to meet certification standards for radiologic procedures.

Eligibility is limited to US Citizens, with education and experience described above. Transcripts may be required, and a combined education/experience approach is acceptable to qualify for the role.

Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field related to radiology/radiography.
• Certification as radiologic personnel per Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75.
• Combination of education and experience can qualify; compute percentages as specified.

Responsibilities

• Operate a digital X-ray system to take radiographs.
• Assist radiologist during fluoroscopy imaging.
• Maintain sterile and safe radiology techniques during procedures.

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in diagnostic radiology/radiography

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in the Urology Department and Stone Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Hours are from 0700-1600, M-F. Employee must be available for duty most of the clinic day, but options to adjust schedule are available.

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.

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.

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. 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 operating a digital X-ray system to take x-ray images of patients; assisting radiologist during fluoroscopy imaging on patients; and utilizing sterile and safe radiology techniques to perform radiologic procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Education:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as diagnostic radiology/radiography.

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 requirement is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.