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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This full-time, permanent job is for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at Naval Clinic Annapolis and its outlying clinics in Annapolis, MD, part of the Defense Health Agency's military treatment facilities. It is one vacancy filled under Direct Hire Authority, and the job may require occasional travel.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. You must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Prepare patients and explain each procedure before imaging.
  • Set up imaging equipment and prepare contrast material for use.
  • Perform routine to complex X-ray exams of the skull, chest, spine, and limbs.
  • Review images for diagnostic quality before the radiologist reads them.
  • Administer contrast under the supervision of an attending physician.
  • Keep patient flow moving by matching images to requests.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: One year of specialized experience, typical of GS-6 work, that includes performing radiographic exams with radiology equipment, doing quality control such as reviewing images for diagnostic quality, and preparing patients for exams.

With education: One full year of graduate-level education directly related to the work, such as diagnostic radiography, with official transcripts. Education can also be combined with experience, using the percentage formula in the announcement. You must also have completed an accredited radiology program and be certified as a radiographer.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Radiographer certification in your field
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, and hours per week
  • Copy of your radiographer certification, required
  • Official transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Copy of your job-related license or certification, required
  • Selective Service Pre-Employment Certification Statement, for men born after 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter, optional

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are reviewed against the qualifications. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and errors or missing information may affect your eligibility.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • Include the month and year, and the hours per week, for each job on your resume.
  • If you qualify through education, upload transcripts from accredited schools, or you will be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Mission Essential, so you must report or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation and credit check
  • Eligibility for a Secret security clearance, kept for the whole job
  • Suitability or fitness determination
  • Initial background check and periodic re-checks because of contact with children under 18
  • One-year probationary period, may be required
  • Pre-employment physical and an annual exam after that
  • Urinalysis drug screen before appointment
  • Random drug testing during employment
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccine unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
  • Hepatitis B immunization and tuberculosis testing
  • Mission Essential: must report or stay at work during emergencies and severe weather
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$57,736 – $75,059 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Location
Annapolis, Maryland
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (0647)
Announcement
HSJT-27-13083405-DHA

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