- Position Title
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technician/Technologist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSX-11816713-23-DM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 26, 2023 to Sunday, March 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) position with the VA. Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your level of education and experience that demonstrates you meet the basic requirements for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Proficiency. Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
2.
Education. Have you completed a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)? NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description.
3.
Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). (NOTE: Exception for Non-Certified, Entry Level Candidates. Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate DRT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(c)(2)(B). The appointing official may waive the requirement of certification for a period not to exceed two years for a DRT that provides care under the supervision of a certified DRT at or above the full performance level. This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level technician. For grade levels above the entry level, the candidate must be certified. Temporary appointments of non-certified DRTs may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment.)
Do you meet this requirement?
Do you meet this requirement?
4.
To qualify at the GS-5 level: Do you meet the basic education requirement in question 2 above?
5.
To qualify at the GS-6 level: applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or the successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging.
In addition to the experience/education above, applicants must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
* Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.
* Knowledge of anatomy and positioning.
* Knowledge of all patient safety procedures.
* Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment.
* Ability to learn basic computer functions
In addition to the experience/education above, applicants must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
* Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.
* Knowledge of anatomy and positioning.
* Knowledge of all patient safety procedures.
* Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment.
* Ability to learn basic computer functions
6.
To qualify at the GS-7 level: Applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level; or the successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging; or successful completion of an advanced registry program, with certification, in addition to a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging? Education may relate to the duties of a specific position or to the occupation but must be appropriate for the position being filled.
In addition to the education/experience, applicants must demonstrate the following KSA's:
* Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system.
* Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study.
* Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
* Knowledge of computed radiography, CR readers and Digital Imaging systems.
* Knowledge of PACS and basic computer skills
In addition to the education/experience, applicants must demonstrate the following KSA's:
* Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system.
* Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study.
* Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
* Knowledge of computed radiography, CR readers and Digital Imaging systems.
* Knowledge of PACS and basic computer skills
7.
To qualify at the GS-8 level: Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level?
In addition to the experience, applicants must demonstrate the following KSA's:
* Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
* Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
* Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
* Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
* Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers.
* Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
In addition to the experience, applicants must demonstrate the following KSA's:
* Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
* Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
* Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
* Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
* Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers.
* Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest