X-Ray Technologist (CT)

Indian Health Service; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is looking for an X-Ray Technologist (CT) in Virginia, Minnesota. You will provide essential imaging services, perform CT examinations, and support emergency care for American Indian communities.

The successful candidate will have an accredited training program in radiologic technology and current certification as a radiographer. This role requires collaboration with medical professionals and may include on-call hours and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete an accredited educational program in radiologic technology.
• Certification as a radiographer is required.
• Experience in performing CT examinations and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations and diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Administer contrast materials ensuring patient safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on patient care.

Skills

Computed Tomography (CT)

Patient Safety

Radiation Safety

Quality Control

Education

Accredited radiologic technology educational program

Current certification/registration as a radiographer

Job description

Overview

Join the Indian Health Service as a X‑Ray Technologist (CT) (Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist) and provide essential imaging services in a mission‑driven healthcare environment. Perform CT and diagnostic radiology procedures, support trauma and emergency care, and help deliver quality patient care to American Indian communities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Perform Computed Tomography (CT) examinations using advanced imaging protocols for a variety of patient conditions.
• Administer and monitor contrast materials while ensuring patient safety during imaging procedures.
• Operate CT equipment, select technical factors, and produce diagnostic‑quality images.
• Perform quality control, radiation safety, and troubleshooting activities to support CT operations.
• Collaborate with radiologists and providers while maintaining accurate electronic imaging documentation.

On‑call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Work Conditions

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Successful completion of an E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation.
• Debtors must demonstrate financial responsibility as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
• Must present two valid forms of identification; if one document is a state‑issued ID or driver’s license, it must be REAL ID‑compliant.
• Eligibility to be a contact or control over Indian children, as required by Public Law 101‑630.

Basic Requirements

Applicants must meet the credentialing requirements of Public Law 97‑35 and 42 C.F.R. Part 75 for radiologic personnel. This includes successful completion of an accredited radiologic technology educational program and current certification/registration as a radiographer.

Note: Certain exceptions may apply for individuals employed by the Federal Government before or after January 13, 1986, as described in the original announcement.

Minimum Qualifications

GS‑08: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing tasks such as routine CT examinations, patient preparation, equipment operation, contrast administration, and maintaining radiology documentation.

GS‑09: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑08 grade level in the Federal service performing tasks such as independent CT examinations with advanced protocols, trauma and critically ill patient imaging, advanced equipment operation, contrast management, quality control, radiation dose monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and collaboration with radiologists.

OR two (2) years (36 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the position.

OR a master's degree or equivalent directly related to the position.

OR a combination of graduate education and specialized experience; only graduate education beyond the first year (18 semester hours) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.

Educational Requirements

Applicants are encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of courses including titles, credit hours, and grades. Unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application package; official transcripts will be required prior to an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. If foreign education is used, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be provided.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may request reasonable accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Requests must be submitted prior to the assessments.

Lawful Requirements

Multiple federal laws and regulations govern background checks, financial suitability, ID compliance, and citizen status. Applicants must comply with all cited statutes and regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This is a federal employment opportunity and is in compliance with federal equal opportunity laws. The Indian Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.