Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

WINN Army Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA, is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) to perform radiologic procedures, including CT imaging, and to assist with x-ray room setup and contrast administration. This Direct Hire position requires US citizenship, and emphasizes meeting education and experience requirements with related clinical competencies.

The role may require relevant licensure/credentialing standards and a demonstrated ability to work in a clinical radiology setting

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience which includes performing radiological examinations, to include Computerized Tomography (CT); and setting up the x‑ray room or preparing or administering contrast material.
• One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify, but you must meet the requirements using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Skills

Radiologic examinations

CT imaging

X-ray room setup

Education

Graduate level education in Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at WINN Army Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA.

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.

Basic Requirement for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT):

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.

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

OR

Specialized experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes performing radiological examinations, to include Computerized Tomography (CT); and setting up the x‑ray room or preparing or administering contrast material. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education:

One and a half years of graduate level education 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 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) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.