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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The Diagnostic Imaging Service at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina is hiring 3 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists. This is a full-time, permanent job in the Veterans Health Administration, with a regular weekday schedule plus rotating holidays and on-call duty. The job may close early once 50 applications are received.

3 vacancies

It may close early. This job will close once the agency receives 50 applications, which may happen before the posted closing date.

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.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. The agency clarified that this announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Performs routine and urgent x-ray exams in the department, at the bedside, and in the emergency room.
  • Assists radiologists with fluoroscopic exams and procedures in several hospital locations.
  • Performs bone density scans with a DEXA machine and flags results that need physician attention.
  • Prepares contrast materials and sterile supplies under radiologist or provider direction.
  • Practices radiation safety and screens female Veterans of childbearing age per policy.
  • Confirms patient identity with two identifiers and sends finished images to PACS with technologist notes.

Do you qualify for GS-9?

With experience: You need at least one year of experience at the next lower grade level below GS-9, directly related to this job. The experience must show the clinical skills described for that level, such as working with patients, managing the medical record, and following infection control and radiation safety practices.

With education: You may qualify with completion of a full-time radiologic technology training course of at least 24 months, after high school, leading to a certificate or associate degree. The program must be accredited by JRCERT or another accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education cannot replace experience at this grade is not stated in the announcement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Certification in general radiologic technology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
  • Advanced ARRT certification in MR (magnetic resonance)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Professional certification (ARRT)
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Your application, resume, and documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume or CV must be clear and specific about your experience, because the agency will not make assumptions.
  • Include your ARRT certifications and any MR certification in your application package.
  • If you use your education to qualify, send an official transcript from an accredited program.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating holidays and on-call duty.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) of up to 15 percent, with a minimum 3-year service commitment, based on individual qualifications. Relocation assistance is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Online onboarding; ID must be REAL ID compliant after May 7, 2025
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Job requires long periods of standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients

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
$66,791 – $82,613 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
3
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (0647)
Announcement
CBTB-13101934-27-KDW

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