Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Hood, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, with the Defense Health Agency, Department of Radiology, Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include receiving and reviewing requests from physicians and other health care providers for MRI examinations of patients. Performing routine, emergent, and specialized procedures with responsibility for protocols, patient care, and magnet safety. Observing and reporting patient responses to instructions, movement, touch, etc., if significant. Performing adult and pediatric magnetic resonance imaging of the heart to identify cardiac pathology such as pericarditis, sarcoidosis, thrombus, mass, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarct, and myocardial viability. Developing magnetic resonance imaging training plans for incorporation in other programs of instruction.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
Selectees may 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 subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Immunization screening may be 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.
May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.
This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.
US Citizens
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.
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 such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence, as determined by OPM or the employing agency.
One year of specialized experience which includes performing magnetic resonance imaging and maintaining equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree 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 requirement is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Male applicants 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.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential.
Position may be designated as Emergency Essential.
Position may be designated as Key.
Position may be designated as Mission Essential.

Responsibilities

Receive and review requests from physicians and other health care providers for MRI examinations of patients.
Perform routine, emergent, and specialized procedures with responsibility for protocols, patient care, and magnet safety.
Observe and report patient responses to instructions, movement, touch, etc., if significant.
Perform adult and pediatric magnetic resonance imaging of the heart to identify cardiac pathology such as pericarditis, sarcoidosis, thrombus, mass, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarct, and myocardial viability.
Develop magnetic resonance imaging training plans for incorporation in other programs of instruction.