Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Indian Health Service • Browning, MT

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About The Position

This position is in the Radiology Department of the Blackfeet Service Unit and reports to the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs radiology and CT examinations, evaluates image quality, and helps coordinate and guide employees’ work. A housing subsidy of up to $900 per pay period may be available.

The role requires meeting federal radiologic education and certification standards, having at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08, and holding ARRT certification in general radiology (ARRT(R)) and CT credentials. The position may require on-call hours or weekend work. Selectees may be subject to a probationary period and must meet federal citizenship, background investigation, financial suitability, and other employment conditions.

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 qualify under the stated federal employment exceptions.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in Federal service, gained in the public or private sector, performing relevant systems operations, work-assignment oversight, x-ray and CT work, and imaging records and data entry.
• ARRT certification in general radiology (ARRT(R)) and ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) credentials.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Provide two valid forms of identification before appointment; if one is a state-issued ID or driver’s license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Successfully complete a federal background investigation and submit required forms within five calendar days of issuance.
• Meet the stated financial suitability requirements, including being financially responsible and satisfying legal financial obligations.
• Comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy if duties require work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility; vaccine exemption requests may be available.
• Submit education documentation as required; foreign education used to meet qualifications must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Nice To Haves

• Previous directly related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service may be credited toward the federal annual-leave accrual rate for newly appointed employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT and radiology examinations as requested, using appropriate technical factors when operating radiographic or CT equipment.
• Review diagnostic images for quality before the patient finishes the examination.
• Distribute and balance employee workloads according to established workflow.
• Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques, and provide written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Keep employees informed about procedures, policies, directives, available services, and program developments or changes.
• Manage day-to-day systems operations, including centralized and peripheral equipment.
• Ensure department employees complete their work assignments.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and ensure required imaging data entry is performed.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Annual leave accrual of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, depending on federal service time.
• Newly appointed federal employees may receive credit for directly related previous non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual-leave accrual rate.
• A housing subsidy of up to $900 per pay period may be available.
• Direct deposit is required for pay.

What This Job Offers

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