Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) position located at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced Leave Accrual or Advanced In-Hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary Negotiation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates new to federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include independently performing a complex and diverse array of screening and diagnostic mammography examinations, assisting the Radiologist(s) and other Health Care Providers with needle localizations, breast ultrasound studies, and other related breast health examinations, providing expert advice in mammographic imaging to enhance patient evaluation and care, operating a stereotactic or upright mammography unit during stereotactic or tomosynthesis guided biopsy, and collecting and maintaining documentation related to the performance of mammograms and resulting studies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• This position requires incumbent to be screened for applicable or pre-existing immunizations based on occupational risk and is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your radiology certification and transcripts.)
• One year of specialized experience which includes performing one or more of the following: 1) radiographic procedures such as setting up x-ray equipment, 2) reviewing images for quality, or 3) assisting with performing breast biopsies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
• 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.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with Mammography Certification are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform a complex and diverse array of screening and diagnostic mammography examinations.
• Assist the Radiologist(s) and other Health Care Providers needle localizations, breast ultrasound studies and other related breast health examinations.
• Provide expert advice in mammographic imaging to enhance patient evaluation and care.
• Operate stereotactic or upright mammography unit during stereotactic or tomosynthesis guided biopsy.
• Collect and maintain documentation related to the performance of mammograms and resulting studies.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced Leave Accrual or Advanced In-Hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary Negotiation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates new to federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree