Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Defense Health Agency • Dover AFB, DE

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, and supports forensic imaging for medical examiners. The technologist performs full-body X-rays, CT scans, fluoroscopy, specialized forensic imaging, and dental radiographs to document injuries, pathologies, anatomical variations, and trauma and to support positive identification. The role collaborates with Medical Examiners, Radiologists, and odontologists to develop and improve imaging procedures, maintain quality control, operate and maintain imaging systems, and manage the digital imaging workflow. Leave accrual negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the qualification requirements through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service, including radiographic procedures or examinations, setting up X-ray equipment, and quality assurance inspections; or 27 semester hours of graduate-level education in a directly related field; or an eligible combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Radiographers administering radiologic procedures must meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 and be certified as radiographers in their field.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Be able to meet suitability or fitness requirements determined through a background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-body X-rays, CT scans, fluoroscopy, and specialized forensic imaging to document injuries, pathologies, anatomical variations, and trauma for medical examiners.
• Collaborate with Medical Examiners and Radiologists to create, adapt, and improve imaging procedures, ensuring quality control and alignment with forensic requirements and emerging technologies.
• Operate and maintain forensic imaging systems, perform preventive maintenance, resolve technical issues, and ensure equipment accuracy and readiness.
• Conduct intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs, assist odontologists, manage dental imaging files, and support comparison of antemortem and postmortem records for positive identification.
• Manage daily imaging system operations, including routing, archiving, digital image integration, resolving connection issues, and ensuring accurate image capture for forensic examinations.
• Perform radiographic procedures or examinations, set up X-ray equipment, and conduct quality assurance inspections on films, equipment, or accessories.

Benefits

• Leave accrual negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• The posting refers candidates to a benefits review but does not specify particular benefits.

What This Job Offers

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