- Position Title
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12708772-25-ML Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Preferences
1.
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.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- 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
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
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 GS-0647-5/6/7/8 position with the Veterans Health Administration. Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
Basic requirements
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language Proficiency: Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
2.
Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.
Note: Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate 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. For grade levels above the entry level, the candidate must be certified.
Please select the appropriate answer below.
Note: Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate 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. For grade levels above the entry level, the candidate must be certified.
Please select the appropriate answer below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Education: Completion of 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).
Do you meet the education requirements as described above?
Do you meet the education requirements as described above?
Grade specific requirements
4.
GS-6 Experience or Education: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must also meet one of the following experience or educational requirements below.
- Experience: Have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS 5. Experience at the GS 5 includes operating and monitoring commonly used equipment performing routine procedures under general supervision. The technician functions somewhat independently in carrying out these standardized procedures of limited complexity. Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or help. Some assignments at this level also include developmental duties involving more complex procedures designed to prepare the technician for promotion to higher grades in a functional area. Such duties are performed under closer supervision.
- Education: 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 (transcript required).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
GS-6 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: At this level, candidates must also demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- 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; and
- Ability to learn basic computer functions.
Do you meet the KSAs as described above?
6.
GS-7 Experience or Education: To qualify at the GS 7 level, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must also have one of the following experience or educational requirements below:
- Experience: Posses at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-6 that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Experience includes DRTs performing examinations which are routine and standardized in nature. They explain exams to patients in terms they can understand as well as potential hazards. They also must troubleshoot equipment used for diagnostic radiology and exercise extreme caution in the handling and safeguarding of all radiation producing equipment. DRTs must report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner to service representatives, and assist higher graded technicians in performing more complicated examinations.
- Education: (transcript required)
- 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
GS-7 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. At this level, candidates must also demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- 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.
8.
GS-8 Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates at this level must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 level, performing a substantially full range of duties but receiving guidance and direction regarding unfamiliar or unusual situations for more complex patient issues; and may be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services.
Do you meet the experience requirement as described above?
Do you meet the experience requirement as described above?
9.
GS-8 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. At this level, candidates must also demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- 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; and
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
CERTIFICATION AND TRANSCRIPTS- Please provide a copy of official transcripts and certification to demonstrate you meet the basic requirements of the position posted. For your transcripts, be sure your name, name of the school attended, dates attended, classes taken with grades listed and credits awarded, name of degree conferred, (if applicable) is stated on the transcript.
- 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
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
CERTIFICATION AND TRANSCRIPTS- Please provide a copy of official transcripts and certification to demonstrate you meet the basic requirements of the position posted. For your transcripts, be sure your name, name of the school attended, dates attended, classes taken with grades listed and credits awarded, name of degree conferred, (if applicable) is stated on the transcript.