Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic CT examinations at various locations. The role entails ensuring quality service, maintaining equipment, and assisting in the development of procedures. This position requires certification, specialized experience, and the ability to fulfill health and vaccination requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program in radiologic procedures.
• Certification as a radiographer is required.
• Ability to perform shift work and handle lifting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of diagnostic CT examinations and procedures.
• Monitor equipment status and maintain quality assurance.
• Assist in developing quality control procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic CT examinations

Equipment maintenance

Quality control procedures

Patient care

Education

Radiologic Certification

Master's degree in diagnostic radiology/radiography

Job description

About the Position:

Hours: 1430 to 2300 hours Monday through Friday.
Hours: Weekends 07:00-15:30 and two 8 hour days during the week(days are flexible).

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.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation.

Duties

• Make examinations independently after conferring with the radiologist to establish the examination requirements.
• Perform the full range of diagnostic CT examinations/procedures, including but not limited to: neuro, chest, abdominal, chest, pediatric, extremity, body, muscular skeletal.
• Monitor equipment status indicators to prevent damage.
• Prepare reports on any event or incident related to the quality of service provided by the department.
• Assist the supervisor in developing quality control procedures for new radiologic examinations as they are introduced into the Radiology Department.
• Maintain record keeping in conjunction with quality assurance system in the Radiology Department.

Requirements

• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• 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 from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

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 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography) :

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.

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 diagnostic CT examinations/procedures, administering contrast for CT exams/procedures and maintaining proper equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

OR

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.

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 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.