Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-0647-07

DHA • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL. A recruitment and relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. Advanced In-Hire may be authorized. Civilian Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ Naval Hospital Jacksonville is a major military medical facility. It was commissioned on July 1, 1941, is located at 2080 Child Street aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville in Florida, and serves active-duty members, families, and retirees. Located in northeast Florida, Naval Air Station Jacksonville is the largest installation in Navy Region Southeast, and occupies more than 3,800 acres along the west bank of the St. Johns River. The installation’s area of responsibility includes three bombing ranges (including the only Navy live-fire range on the East Coast) - Pinecastle, Rodman, and Lake George as well as Outlying Field Whitehouse. The station is home to seven active duty VP squadrons (flying P-8A Poseidon aircraft), three Reserve squadrons, five helicopter squadrons, and one MQ-4C UAS Triton squadron. There are more than 100 aircraft operating full time out of NAS Jax, to include: P-8A Poseidon, P-3C Orion, MH-60R Romeo, C-40 Clipper, C-130T Hercules, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and Flying Club aircraft.

Requirements

• 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.
• One year of specialized experience which includes: assisting with radiographic examinations/procedures; assisting with setting up the x-ray room; and maintaining patients examination records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
• One full year of graduate level education 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 requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Responsibilities

• Independently difficult and complex diagnostic procedures.
• Perform procedures such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular and interventional procedures , selective venography, carotid arteriograms, cholangiography, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical myelography.
• Perform examinations of head, trunk, and extremities for routine physical examinations and for diagnosis of illness or injuries
• Maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, views taken, and technical factors used.

Benefits

• recruitment and relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized
• Advanced In-Hire may be authorized

What This Job Offers

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