Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

US Indian Health Service; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Indian Health Service invites applications for a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist at the Blackfeet Service Unit within the Indian Health Service. You will perform radiographic procedures including mammography and digital imaging to support breast health screening programs.

Applicants must meet ARRT Mammography certification and the basic qualifications for GS-08/09 levels, with experience in mammography, digital radiology, and bone densitometry.

Qualifications

• GS-08: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7 in federal service performing breast health imaging and mammography.
• GS-09: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8 in federal service performing digital radiology, bone density, and mammography.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography imaging and related screening procedures.
• Assist with follow-up of abnormal mammograms and ensure compliance with federal standards.

Skills

Mammography

Digital Radiology

Bone Density

Breast Health Screening

Job description

This position is located at the Blackfeet Service Unit within the Indian Health Service. The position will report to the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiology Technologist or designee.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state‑issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID‑compliant. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)

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:

(l) 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 the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide screening, identifies and stimulate improving breast health data by positioning patients and explaining procedures to promote breast cancer screening, maintain and use mammography
equipment, accessories and supplies.

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Independently Performing Digital Radiological, Bone Density, and Mammography examinations; conducting follow‑up of abnormal mammograms; complying with federal mammography standards

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR

Selective factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, or special qualifications that are in addition to the minimum requirements in a qualification standard, but are determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTORS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography (M). (Please provide a copy with your application).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.