Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

U.S. Department of Defense; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is looking for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists to join their team at Reynolds Army Health Center in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Candidates will be responsible for performing essential diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient care, and meeting specific qualifications, including radiology certification and specialized experience.

Qualifications

• Experience performing radiographic procedures and setting up exam rooms.
• Must have Radiology Certification and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Graduate education in a related field may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast materials and monitor patient vitals.
• Make rapid assessments of patient conditions.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiographic Procedures

Patient Monitoring

Education

Radiology Certification

Graduate level education in Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at Reynolds Army Health Center in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is an open continuous announcement. "Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available."
Duties

• Independently perform a variety of routine to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast material and monitoring patient vitals.
• Make rapid assessment of patients' deteriorating physical/physiologic condition.
• Receive patients and explains scheduled procedures upon arrival.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• This position may be a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees may be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

Qualifications
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.

Basic Requirement for a 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. 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 that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing radiographic procedures and setting up the exam room or performing quality control/assurance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below:

Education Substitution for Specialized Experience: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography, or related field of study. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package.

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. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package.