Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-0647-07

Defense Health Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a certified radiographer to work at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Responsibilities include positioning patients for diagnostic imaging, maintaining X-ray equipment, developing radiologic film, and scheduling patients. Basic requirements include completion of an accredited educational program and certification in radiography. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and can gain a competitive compensation package that includes paid time off and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a radiographer.
• Educational program accredited by the Department of Education required.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for imaging examinations.
• Determine maintenance needs for X-ray equipment.
• Develop and process radiologic film.
• Schedule patients for appointments.
• Prepare contrast materials under direction.
• Perform additional assigned duties.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Equipment maintenance

Patient scheduling

Contrast material preparation

Education

Radiography certification

Graduate level education in diagnostic radiology or radiography

Job description

Overview

About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is the United States Army's premier medical institution. It is a 425‑bed academic medical center, the Department of Defense's largest facility and only Level 1 trauma center. BAMC is also home to the Center for the Intrepid, an outpatient rehabilitation facility.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with a competitive compensation package, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with a Thrift Savings Plan that includes matching employer contributions.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for diagnostic imaging examinations.
• Determine when maintenance or repair is needed of X‑ray equipment.
• Develop and process radiologic film.
• Schedule patients for radiology appointments using a computerized scheduling system.
• Prepare contrast material or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a Radiologist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic requirements:

• Successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
• Certified as a radiographer.

Who may apply: U.S. Citizens.

In order to qualify, applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Additional qualifications:

• One year of specialized experience performing radiographic procedures or examinations, maintaining/troubleshooting equipment, or preparing/administering contrast materials (equivalent to a GS‑06 position).
• One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as diagnostic radiology or radiography.
• A combination of education and experience where the computed percentage of requirements is at least 100% (divide total months of experience by 12, add the percentage of completed graduate semester hours divided by 18; the total must be ≥ 100%).

Foreign education: If using foreign education to meet the qualification requirements, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. program, or full credit must be granted for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.