Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Virginia is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) to support mammography services at Joint Base Langley - Eustis / Langley AFB. The position requires compliance with radiology credentialing standards and involves medical imaging duties.

One year of specialized experience in diagnostic mammography, assisting with breast biopsies, and maintaining patient examination records is required.

Qualifications

• Specialized mammography experience required.
• Experience with documenting patient examinations and results.
• Familiarity with radiologic procedures and credentialing standards.

Skills

Mammography

Breast biopsy assistance

Patient recordkeeping

Job description

About the Position:

Serves as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) within the Defense Health Agency, and Joint Base Langley - Eustis - Langley Air Force Base. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

(Note: You must attach a copy of your radiology certification and transcripts.)

(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 Office of Personal Management 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 diagnostic mammography studies; assisting with performing breast biopsies; maintaining patients examination records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).