Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
About The Position
This position is located at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California. The technologist independently performs routine to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures, prepares patients and imaging equipment, administers contrast materials, and sets up sterile fields. Procedures include upper and lower GI studies, intravenous pyelograms, cystography, hysterosalpingography, arthrography, cholangiograms, sinograms, and fistulagrams. The technologist may serve as a Quality Control Technologist, reviewing radiographs for diagnostic quality before radiologist interpretation; schedules radiology appointments using a computerized system; and instructs students in a radiologic technologist program. The position requires maintaining valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. The incumbent may be designated Mission Essential and required to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. The position may involve on-call duty, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Recruitment or relocation incentives, advance leave accrual, and salary negotiation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Meet the basic radiology certification requirement under Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75, including qualifying radiologic education and certification, or an applicable federal employment or equivalency provision.
- Maintain a valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- Have one year of specialized experience operating a digital X-ray system, assisting a radiologist during fluoroscopy imaging, and using sterile and safe techniques for radiologic procedures; OR have one full year of directly related graduate-level education; OR meet the requirements through a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- Pass required background investigation and credit check; recurring interaction with minors entails initial and periodic background re-verification requirements.
- Participate in applicant and random drug testing and sign DA Form 5019.
- Complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Meet a one-year probationary period unless previously exempt under applicable requirements.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform routine to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures.
- Prepare patients, explain procedures, set up imaging suites and equipment, prepare contrast material for administration, and establish sterile fields.
- Perform upper and lower GI studies, intravenous pyelograms, cystography, hysterosalpingography, arthrography, cholangiograms, sinograms, and fistulagrams.
- When required, serve as a Quality Control Technologist and review radiographs for diagnostic quality before radiologist interpretation.
- Schedule patients for radiology appointments using a computerized scheduling system.
- Instruct students participating in the radiologic technologist program.
- Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations when required.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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