Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-0647-07

Defense Health Agency; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic examinations, prepare patients and equipment, and ensure image quality. This federal Direct Hire position requires certification and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, administering contrast as needed, and coordinating with radiologists to deliver timely diagnostic imaging for beneficiaries in a high-volume clinical setting.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience performing radiographic procedures and maintaining equipment.
• Knowledge of imaging quality control and safety procedures.
• Ability to document and interpret imaging results for radiologists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, explain the procedure, set up the imaging suite and equipment.
• Independently perform routine to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Maintain patient flow by matching images to requests.
• Perform radiographic exams of skull, chest, pelvis, spine, abdomen and limbs.
• Review radiographs for diagnostic quality prior to radiologist interpretation.
• Administer contrast under physician supervision.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Equipment maintenance

Patient prep

Education

Graduate level education in Radiology/Radiography

Job description

Overview

About the Position

This position is located at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Directorate of Clinical Support Services, Portsmoth, VA.

Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, is the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy. Our new facility is constantly evolving to reflect our growing population with new technology and training opportunities. Over 4,300 Sailors and civilians work in locations from Yorktown to Chesapeake to deliver health care to the 420,000 Active-Duty members, family members and retirees living in Hampton Roads. These men and women carry on a tradition of caring and service that dates back to Revolutionary times.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Salary Range: Up to $66,574 per year

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, explain the procedure, set up the imaging suite and equipment, prepare the contrast material for administration.
• Independently perform a variety routine to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Maintain flow of patients in and out of the radiology department by matching images to requests.
• Perform radiographic examinations of the skull, chest, pelvis, spine, and abdomen, upper and lower extremities on patients.
• Review all radiograph imaging performed in the department for diagnostic quality prior to interpretation by the radiologist.
• Administer contrast under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Explain the examination and instructions with the patient.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

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

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 (l) 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:

• 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.

Requirements

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 or examinations and maintaining/troubleshooting equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Education: One full year 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) by 18. Add the two percentages.