Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Naval Medical Center San Diego is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist for the Radiology Department. The position requires radiology certification and 1 year of specialized experience in interventional radiology support.

You will assist in exam room preparation and participate in interventional and vascular studies, while helping train students and civilian technologists. Applicants must meet federal qualification standards and may be eligible for direct-hire solicitation.

Formación

• Certification as a radiographer per Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75.
• One year of specialized experience in preparing exam rooms and assisting with interventional/vascular procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparing exam rooms for radiologic procedures.
• Aid with interventional and vascular studies (GI, urinary, drainage, biopsies).
• Assist in training students and civilian technologists in Interventional Radiology principles.

Conocimientos

Interventional Radiology

Medical imaging

Patient care

Training students

Educación

Graduate-level education in Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography

Descripción del empleo

About the Position:

This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California, Directorate of Clinical Support in the Radiology Department.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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 (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:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with preparing exam rooms; aiding with interventional and vascular procedures such as (gastrointestinal studies, urinary studies, drainage studies, biopsies); and assisting in the training of students and other civilian technologists in the Interventional Radiology principles and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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.

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.