Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Eustis, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Radiology, Directorate of Clinical Support, at McDonald Army Health Center. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist serves as a Mammography Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and performs screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The position requires maintaining American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appointment is subject to suitability and fitness determinations, background investigation, pre-employment and random drug testing, immunization screening, and physical examinations. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory unless an exemption is approved. Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. Candidates must meet the radiology certification and education requirements described in 42 CFR Part 75 and qualify through one year of specialized experience, 1.5 years of related graduate-level education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. The position requires a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required; recruitment or relocation incentives and advanced in-hire or leave may be authorized for highly qualified candidates, while PCS costs are not authorized.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Meet radiology certification requirements under Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75; required certification and transcripts must be provided.
Maintain American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certification.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Qualify through one year of specialized experience performing radiologic examinations including mammograms and setting up the examination room; or 1.5 years of related graduate-level education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Complete a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing.
Complete immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required.
Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Lift up to 40 pounds if required by the duties.
Complete a one-year probationary period.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship; male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Selective Service registration certification statement.
Use direct deposit for pay.

Nice To Haves

Highly qualified candidates may be considered for recruitment or relocation incentives.
Advanced in-hire and leave may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Review procedural schedules to determine the appropriate imaging modality and patient positioning.
Set up and operate radiographic imaging systems and mammography compact disc creating systems.
Perform a complex and diverse range of screening and diagnostic mammography examinations.
Ensure compliance with American College of Radiology (ACR), Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mammography accreditation guidelines.
Collect, file, and maintain documentation related to mammograms and resulting studies.