Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Location: Fort Benning, Georgia
Description: Department of the Army is at present looking to employ Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist right now, this career will be depute in Georgia. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization: MEDDAC, Department of Radiology
About the Position:
The primary purpose for the establishment of this job is to: (1) perform computerized axial tomographic scanning; (2) direct the work of lower grade technologists/technicians, as required; and (3) perform administrative tasks, as required. Serve as the technician on-call at night and weekends.
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. You may apply online by Clicking Here You may check your status online at http://medcell.army.mil/status.asp
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
DUTIES:
Perform computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies. Patients range from pediatric to adult, to include geriatric and seriously ill or injured patients. Receives patient, explains methods of procedure, positions patient and makes exposures necessary for the requested examination. Independently makes standard examinations. Confers with radiologist to establish requirements of nonstandard examination and determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness cut of scans, etc., to satisfy the requirements. Schedule patients for examinations.
Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges patient priorities to accommodate them. Assist the radiologist in the performance of interventional procedures, to include setting up the room. Assures appropriate equipment, sterile supplies, contrast material and special wires, catheters, etc., are present in sufficient quantity and in working order. Prepares and administers contrast agents under the direction of the physician, to include obtaining intravenous access and choosing the appropriate rate and amount for contrast administration to achieve an optimal scan. Perform routine and emergency radiographic and fluoroscopic exams when not performing CT exams.
Instruct lower graded personnel in positioning, technical factors, equipment, etc., while preparing or accomplishing tomographic scanning. Provide on-the-job training to military and civilian x-ray technologists. Instruct residents and newly assigned staff in the use of equipment and procedures. Instruct military radiological technologist students on methods of performing and printing computerized tomography scans.
Maintain a record of contrast usage and contrast reactions. Ensures that the appropriate consent forms are completed and entered into the patient record and/or files. Files films, reports and accomplishes related support duties to ensure complete recording and documentation of studies. Inventories and requisitions supplies on a weekly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications:
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 that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency. Specialized Experience: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-07) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which involves the ability to successfully provide computerized tomography studies for diagnosis and treatment of patients for such problems as brain tumors and similar hard to detect lesions in the body. Education Substitution for Specialized Experience: At least two full years of graduate education or a masters degree directly related to the work of the position being filled. Combination of Experience and Education: If you have some but not all of the experience or education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you do have. To do so, compute the percentage of your requirements met, the sum of which must equal at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the initial 18 by 18. Add the two percentages.)
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required prior to employment. Hepatitis B immunization is required (direct patient contact). This position is covered by the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Applicant drug testing and random drug testing will be required. Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccinations required annually. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of pay is required. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. If selected, candidate must provide documents for credentialing. Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. May include shift work or rotating shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays). You will be required to perform rotating on-call to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI). Heavy lifting (in excess of 45 lbs) may be required. Moving expenses will not be paid.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this Job Announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance
- Competitive salaries
- Generous retirement programs
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
- Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Possible student loan repayment
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
- Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
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• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf .
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
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