Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

Indian Health Service • Kayenta, AZ

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Indian Health Service is hiring a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist in the Division of Clinical Services in Kayenta, Arizona. The role provides digital radiological examinations, bone density examinations, CT, and mammography as requested by medical staff, while supporting staff and organizational effectiveness and the Service Unit’s mission. The technologist is responsible for the accuracy, precision, quality, and performance of screening, diagnostic, and invasive mammography; follows up on abnormal mammograms and tracks abnormal results; and maintains working relationships with groups concerned with breast cancer prevention and control. The position also maintains a database used for planning, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive mammography system. On-call or standby duty may be required, and rotating shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Promotion potential is to GS-09, at management’s discretion and based on ability. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and a service agreement of at least six months is required. A REAL ID-compliant state-issued identification document or driver’s license is required if presented as one of the two identification documents before appointment.

Requirements

• Meet radiologic personnel credentialing standards under 42 CFR Part 75, including completion of a qualifying accredited educational program and certification as a radiographer, or meet an applicable federal-service or jurisdictional exception described in the posting.
• For GS-08: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including providing screening, identifying and promoting improvement of breast health data, positioning patients, and explaining procedures to promote breast cancer screening.
• For GS-09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08, independently performing digital radiological, bone density, and mammography examinations; conducting follow-up of abnormal mammograms; and complying with federal mammography standards; or qualifying graduate education or a combination of graduate education and specialized experience.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Register for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass E-Verify and a federal background investigation, including a financial history review.
• Complete required background investigation forms within five calendar days of issuance.
• Provide two valid forms of identification before appointment; a state-issued ID or driver’s license used must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Set up direct deposit for pay.
• Complete a minimum six-month service agreement.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital radiology, mammography, and computed tomography examinations.
• Perform screening, diagnostic, and invasive mammography with responsibility for accuracy, precision, quality, and performance.
• Follow up on abnormal mammograms and track abnormal results.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with agencies, individuals, and public or private groups concerned with breast cancer prevention and control.
• Maintain a database for planning, development, and evaluation of a comprehensive mammography system.
• Provide bone density examinations as requested by medical staff.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with eligibility dependent on position type.
• Annual leave accrual based on federal service, with possible credit for directly related previous non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service.
• Potential eligibility to apply separately for student loan repayment programs through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA; availability depends on agency priorities and funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed