Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional) GS-0647-08

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • San Diego, CA

2d • $0 - $121,017 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Salary range: Up to-$121,017

Requirements

• 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 (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.
• 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.
• 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.
• One year of specialized experience which includes assist with preparing exam rooms. Aid with interventional and vascular procedures such as (gastrointestinal studies, urinary studies, drainage studies, biopsies). Assist in the training of students and other civilian technologists in the Interventional Radiology principles and procedures.
• One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares patients, exam rooms, and procedure tables using techniques which are categorized as dirty, clean, sterile, or aseptic.
• Perform clerical duties such as the triage and scheduling of patients after reviewing requests from physicians and other health care providers.
• Assist in workload statistics and other records relating to Interventional Radiology activities and functions.
• Assists the supervisor or senior Interventional Radiology technologist in: the correction of any performance improvement issues and be able to help correct deficiencies within their scope of practice

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level