Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Leonard Wood, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs a full range of diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) examinations, including neurological, chest, abdominal, extremity, body, and musculoskeletal examinations. The position is a direct-hire solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

The technologist receives, reviews, and prioritizes imaging requests; interviews patients, explains procedures, and screens medical histories for sensitivity or contraindications to contrast materials. The role also includes post-processing and reviewing images, troubleshooting study transmission issues, and completing daily quality-control checks, system reboots, and preventive maintenance on the CT scanner.

The incumbent may work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and must report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. Employment requires applicable security screening, medical examinations and immunization screening, influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption, random drug testing, and current Basic Life Support certification. Applicants must meet radiologic education and certification standards and qualify through specialized experience, graduate education, or a combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Meet the radiologic education and certification standards described in 42 CFR Part 75; applicants must attach a copy of their radiology certification and transcripts.
• Qualify through one year of specialized experience operating diagnostic radiologic equipment to assist in examinations, such as CT, and documenting findings; or through one and a half years of directly related graduate-level education; or through a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Undergo a suitability or fitness determination and required personnel security investigation, including initial background investigation and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with minors.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete pre-employment screening and participate in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination, annual physical examinations, and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Be available to work irregular hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to accredited U.S. education or documentation of U.S. institutional credit.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and schedule requests from physicians and other healthcare providers in order of priority.
• Interview patients, explain procedures, and screen medical histories for sensitivity to or contraindications to contrast materials.
• Perform diagnostic CT examinations, including neurological, chest, abdominal, extremity, body, and musculoskeletal examinations.
• Review, evaluate, orient, and post-process images in automated systems before transmittal.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues affecting transmission of studies into the automated system, ensuring all studies are read and accounted for.
• Perform daily CT scanner quality-control checks, system reboots, and preventive maintenance.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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