Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Travis AFB, CA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB. 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. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Duties: Explain methods and procedures to patients in order to answer questions and alleviate concerns. Determine the condition at issue and the procedures and equipment to best meet the needs of the individual case. Perform full range of mammography procedures in order to give instructions and guidance on difficult operations. Maintain quality assurance tests on mammography equipment and laser printers per department regulations. Perform radiological examinations using special techniques, which includes adjusting equipment parameters to take into consideration physical differences in patients. Assist the supervisor in developing quality control procedures as needs arise.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees 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 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 is required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds may be required.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Annual physical examinations are required.
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 or assisting in the performance of mammography examinations, screenings, or breast biopsies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
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.
Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
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

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.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Explain methods and procedures to patients in order to answer questions and alleviate concerns.
Determine the condition at issue and the procedures and equipment to best meet the needs of the individual case.
Perform full range of mammography procedures in order to give instructions and guidance on difficult operations.
Maintain quality assurance tests on mammography equipment and laser printers per department regulations.
Perform radiological examinations using special techniques, which includes adjusting equipment parameters to take into consideration physical differences in patients.
Assist the supervisor in developing quality control procedures as needs arise.