- Position Title
- Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRI & CT
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSS-12709860-25-AV Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 17, 2025 to Friday, December 19, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
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 a position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The following questions will determine if you meet the qualifications for the position of Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, MRI & CT. Please answer yes or no to each question. Answering "no" to any of the questions below will result in an ineligible rating.
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION: Advanced ARRT Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) & Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is required for this vacancy. To be considered for this vacancy, provide your certification number, expiration date and your name as it appears on the certification.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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CERTIFICATION: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R). Do you possess the required certification?
2.
ADVANCED ARRT CERTIFICATION FOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT), MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI): Advanced ARRT certification is required for Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Do you possess the advanced ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)?
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EDUCATION: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's 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 REQUIRED. Do you possess the required education?
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Are you proficient in both spoken and written English?
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EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirements for this position listed above, applicants must have at least one-year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS9) level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. The candidate must also demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: i. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes. ii. Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures. iii. Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment. iv. Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI), studies.
Answering the occupational questionnaire and submitting your resume does not constitute "Applying". You MUST submit those applicable documents reflected as REQUIRED under the "How to Apply" tab. Failure to submit documentation that is required will result in loss of consideration. You must include a detailed resume which includes the following information: Dates of employment for each position held in month/year to month/year format; the grade level of each position held (if a Federal position); did you work full-time or part-time (if you worked part-time include the number of hours worked per week); documentation that CLEARLY demonstrates you meet the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed in the Qualifications section of the Job announcement.