Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Location: Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
Description: Department of the Army is in need of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist right now, this position will be situated in Hawaii. More complete informations about this position opportunity please 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 cru! cial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
Work shift is from Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Federal employees in Hawaii are currently entitled to receive a 12.25% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change. This position is located in the Diagnostic Service of the Department of Radiology at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii 96859. Honolulu is where the timeless radiance of the islands meets the modern luxuries of today. Residents can hike down a lush mountainside, just minutes away from a soaring cityscape or feast at a luau under the stars one night, and dine at a five-star restaurant another. Located on Oahu, Honolulu is home to the majority of the stateÂ's diverse population. Residents enjoy extensive shopping, medical, continuing education, and year-round recreat! ion opportunities. As a result of sequestration and budget sho! rtfalls, Army is furloughing most of its employees for some amount of time during fiscal year 2013. An employee in this position MAY be subject to furlough. If applicable, specific information regarding the administrative furlough will be provided to the individual selected for this position.
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Moving expenses will not be paid. DUTIES:
As a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, you will: Understand radiation protection and follow all guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposures to patients. Receive and position patients for required procedures.
Select the proper technical factors such as kilovoltage, milliamperage,
and time and understand how to control density, contrast and distortion.
Set up various radiographic equipment such as fluoroscopic
units, C-Arms, portable radiographic systems, bucky's grids! , screens, etc.,
to complete all exams with the highest diagnostic quality.
Perform a wide variety of diagnostic radiology procedures such as
fluoroscopic barium studies, arthrograms, head and neck, spines,
extremities, chest, abdominal procedures, pelvic exams, C-Arm and portable
radiography on adult and pediatric patients.
Prepare contrast material and/or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a Radiologist. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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 (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: (1) Persons employed! by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effecti! ve 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 OPM or the employing agency.
AND
Specialized Experience:
One yea! r of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the
next lower level (GS- 06 ) 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 includes
successfully performing
radiographic examinations such as multiaxial tomography; arthograms; c-arm
fluoroscopy; mammograms; fluoroscopic barium studies; arthrograms; head,
neck, spine, extremity, chest, and abdominal procedures; pelvic girdle exams; and/or
C-Arm and portable radiography on adult and pediatric patients.
OR
Education Substitution: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate-level education progressing toward a masterÂ's or higher degree that is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: If you have some, but not all, of the experience or education descr! ibed above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.
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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If you are a male AND if you were born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct Deposit of pay is required.
You may be required to serve one year in a trial/probationary status.
Personnel Security Investigation required.
This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI).
This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of employment for certain Civil! ian positions identified as Critical under the Department of Army Drug-! Free Workplace Program) requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
Successful completion of a pre-placement and annual physical examinations is required. Position requires employee to wear a lead apron of approximately 8-10 lbs.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.!
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. Y! ou must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive s! election 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/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits . OTHER INFORMATION:
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.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-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 .
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement
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