- Position Title
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTD-12731168-25-TAN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 5, 2025 to Friday, May 16, 2025
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Preferences
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 (Computed Tomography) 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language
Are you proficient in basic spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C 7402(d) and 7404(d)?
Are you proficient in basic spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C 7402(d) and 7404(d)?
2.
Education
Have you completed 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)?
Have you completed 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)?
2a.
Please enter the following information regarding your education in a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist program accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).
Name of School:
Degree Obtained:
Conferred Date:
Name of School:
Degree Obtained:
Conferred Date:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Certification
Are you certified in Advanced 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.
(A COPY OF YOUR ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS POSITION)
Are you certified in Advanced 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.
(A COPY OF YOUR ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS POSITION)
3a.
Please enter the following information regarding your certification in a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. 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).
Name of Certification:
Certification Obtained:
Certification Expiration Date:
Name of Certification:
Certification Obtained:
Certification Expiration Date:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Grade Determination (GS-09)
Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-8) level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level?
Examples of experience includes:
Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-8) level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level?
Examples of experience includes:
- 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.
5.
GS-9 (Full Performance Level) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
- Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
- Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure. iv. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
- Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions.
- Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.