Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

David Grant Medical Center at Travis AFB seeks a qualified Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) to perform mammography procedures and contribute to breast imaging services. Qualifying candidates must meet Public Law 97-35 credentialing standards, hold certification as radiographers, and have either a Master’s or two years of related graduate education. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify.

U.S. Citizens may apply. A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience performing or assisting mammography examinations.
• Master's 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.
• Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify if the percentage is at least 100%.

Education

Master's degree or graduate-level education related to diagnostic radiology/radiography

Job description

About the Position

This position is located at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. 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 (Mammography)

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 or assisting in the performance of mammography examinations, screenings, or breast biopsies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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.

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.