- Position Title
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTD-12708815-25-DML Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 14, 2025 to Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
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 Radiological Technologist position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents as we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
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. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Basic Requirements Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language Proficiency: Diagnostic Radiological Technologists (DRTs) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and7407(d).
Are you proficient in English?
Are you proficient in English?
2.
Educational Requirement: DRTs must have 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). Transcripts must be submitted.
Do you meet the basic education/training requirement for this position?
Do you meet the basic education/training requirement for this position?
3.
Certification: DRTs must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).Exception: 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.
Do you meet the certification requirement? (Copy of your certification must be submitted.)
Do you meet the certification requirement? (Copy of your certification must be submitted.)
4.
Please provide the following information regarding your certification(s), If you are not certified and do not expect to become certified with 2 years Otherwise, indicate N/A (You must submit a copy of your certification(s) with your application)
Name on certification:
Issuing Entity:
Complete certification(s), number:
Expiration date:
Name on certification:
Issuing Entity:
Complete certification(s), number:
Expiration date:
Please select the statement that best describes your level of experience and/or education to qualify for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
To qualify at the GS 5 level, applicants must meet the basic requirements of the position as identified above.
Do you meet the citizenship, training, certification, English language proficiency requirements as outlined above?
Do you meet the citizenship, training, certification, English language proficiency requirements as outlined above?
6.
To qualify at the GS 6 level, applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 5) 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, applicants must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.
(b) Knowledge of anatomy and positioning.
(c) Knowledge of all patient safety procedures.
(d) Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment.
(e) Ability to learn basic computer functions.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.
(b) Knowledge of anatomy and positioning.
(c) Knowledge of all patient safety procedures.
(d) Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment.
(e) Ability to learn basic computer functions.
7.
To qualify at the GS 7 level, applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 6) 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, applicants must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system.
(b) Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study.
(c) 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.
(d) Knowledge of computed radiography, CR readers and Digital Imaging systems.
(e) Knowledge of PACS and basic computer skills.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
To qualify at the GS 8 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.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.(b) Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
(c) Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
(d) Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
(e) Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers.(f) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
Do you meet the experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined above to qualify at the GS 8 level?
In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.(b) Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
(c) Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
(d) Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
(e) Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers.(f) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
Do you meet the experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined above to qualify at the GS 8 level?
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Failure to provide the required information on your resume to accurately assess your experience may result in being deemed unqualified for this position.
Information on developing Federal resumes can be found at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
- Resume : Detailed and current . See resume reminder in the announcement for details.
- Transcripts: If you qualify based on your education, transcripts must accompany your application packet.
Failure to provide the required information on your resume to accurately assess your experience may result in being deemed unqualified for this position.
Information on developing Federal resumes can be found at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/