Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Tripler Army Medical Center, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Directorate of Clinical Support at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. TAMC is a tobacco-free workplace. The role performs computerized axial tomographic scans of heads and/or bodies, positions patients for examinations, consults with radiologists about nonstandard examinations, schedules patients, and screens patients' medical histories. This is a mission-essential position requiring shift work to provide coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 2000 to 0630. The employee must maintain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, use employer-provided personal protective equipment, and meet applicable occupational immunization or immunity screening requirements. The position requires regular contact with children under 18, a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Appointment may require a background investigation and a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

Meet radiologic personnel credentialing requirements under Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75, including qualifying education and certification or an applicable federal employment/training exception.
Meet one of the qualification pathways: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 that includes assisting with computerized axial tomographic scanning, conferring with radiologists, and scheduling examinations; 27 semester hours of graduate-level education directly related to the position; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%.
Obtain and maintain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace the BLS requirement.
Pass a pre-employment physical examination and subsequent annual examinations to demonstrate required health and fitness for the duties.
Be suitable for regular contact with children under age 18.
Lift up to 45 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
Use employer-provided personal protective equipment.
Meet applicable immunization or pre-existing immunity screening requirements based on occupational risk.
Complete a background investigation and any required suitability or fitness determination.
Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously exempt under applicable regulations.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship; male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete the Selective Service registration certification statement.
Use direct deposit for pay.
Be available for the stated Tuesday-through-Friday 2000–0630 schedule and shift coverage, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Nice To Haves

Advance-in-hire or recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies.
Position patients for requested exposures and examinations.
Confer with radiologists to establish requirements for nonstandard examinations.
Schedule patients for examinations.
Screen patients' medical histories.
Report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency situations, as a mission-essential employee.