Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Jackson, SC

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About The Position

This is an open continuous announcement for multiple vacancies at the listed locations. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist receives and reviews requests from physicians and other health care providers for diagnostic x-ray examinations. The technologist determines the condition at issue and the procedures and equipment needed for each case, receives and explains procedures to patients, positions patients, and selects primary factors. The role monitors equipment operation for quality assurance and quality control, protects patient information from unauthorized disclosure, and assists with on-the-job training of new employees or Soldiers in training.

The position requires a personnel security investigation, pre-employment and random drug testing, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. The technologist must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The position also requires registered technologists and recurring interaction with children and youth under 18, resulting in specific background investigation and periodic reverification requirements.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable radiologic personnel credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, including completion of a qualifying educational program and certification as a radiographer, or meet the stated federal employee exceptions.
• Have one year of specialized experience performing routine radiographic imaging for patients of varying ages; setting up and examining radiographic equipment and accessories for proper operation and safety; positioning patients for standard radiographic exams while accommodating injuries, limited mobility, or special clinical needs; and maintaining radiologic patient images and records.
• Alternatively, have one full year of graduate-level education in a directly related field, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Be a registered technologist.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Complete a suitability or fitness determination and required background investigation, including initial and periodic reverification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, with documentation of exemption provided upon hire.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review requests from physicians and other health care providers for diagnostic x-ray examinations.
• Determine the condition being examined and the procedures and equipment needed for each case.
• Receive patients, explain the procedure, position patients, and select primary factors.
• Monitor equipment operation for quality assurance and quality control.
• Safeguard patients’ personal information from unauthorized disclosure.
• Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or Soldiers in training.

What This Job Offers

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