Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Indian Health Service; Browning (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing subsidy up to $900 per pay期od

Job summary

The Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Service Unit, radiology department, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform CT and X-ray exams and review images for quality. The role reports to the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and supports daily workflow in a busy imaging service.

Qualifications emphasize credentialing, licensure, and ability to instruct staff, with on-call and weekend responsibilities possible. This federal position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with radiologic procedures including CT and X-ray.
• Ability to review images for quality and accuracy.
• Experience distributing workload among team members.
• Ability to instruct staff in tasks and techniques.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures, policies, and program changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT and radiology examinations with correct technical factors.
• Review diagnostic images for quality before completion.
• Distribute and balance workload among employees per workflow.
• Instruct employees in specific tasks and techniques with written materials.
• Keep staff informed of procedures, directives, and latest program developments.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

CT imaging

Image quality review

Workload management

Staff instruction

Job description

Summary

The position is within the Radiology Department of the Blackfeet Service Unit & will report to the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.

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.

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Duties

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A housing subsidy of up to $900 per pay period may be available.

• Perform CT and Radiology examinations per request using proper technical factor when operating radiographic or CT equipment.
• Review the diagnostic images taken to evaluate quality before the patient is finished with the exam.
• Distribute and balance workload among employees in accordance with established work flow.
• Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions, reference material and supplies.
• Keep employee informed of procedures, policies, directives, available services, latest program developments and/or changes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period

U.S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

On-call hours or weekends may be required.

Background Investigation Requirement

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement

This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Manage day to day systems operations both centralized and peripheral equipment; assure that work assignments of the department employees are carried out; responsible for performing x-ray and CT; maintain accurate and complete records ensuring that the required imaging data entry is performed.

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