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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at the Federal Correctional Institution in Bastrop, Texas, run by the Bureau of Prisons. The job focuses on x-rays, ultrasound and other imaging for people in federal prison. Because it is a correctional job, the technologist must also help keep the institution secure.

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.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees whose job was eliminated may get selection priority under the Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP).

What you would do

  • Perform x-ray, ultrasound and fluoroscopic imaging exams
  • Carry out radiology procedures following physicians' orders
  • Maintain radiology equipment in the department
  • Keep current employee radiograph films and transfer them to other federal prisons
  • Attend conferences and classes to keep up with radiology topics
  • Help maintain institution security, as all correctional staff must

Do you qualify for GL-6 to GL-7?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of experience equal in difficulty to the next lower grade, including running diagnostic radiology equipment under radiologists or other medical officers to produce images used for diagnosis and treatment. For GL-6, examples include assisting with radiography, darkroom and film processing work, and positioning patients. For GL-7, examples include doing radiography on your own and assisting with ultrasound and echocardiogram studies.

With education: At GL-6, graduate education or an internship counts only if it is directly related to the job. At GL-7, one full year of graduate education meets the requirement. You may also combine education and experience, as long as together they show you can do the main duties of the job.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Certification as a radiographer in this field, from a program accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (required under Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75, with some exceptions for earlier federal employees and certain training or practice outside accredited programs)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, limited to 2 pages, with your name, contact information and relevant experience, showing start and end dates (MM/YYYY) and hours worked per week
  • College transcripts showing school name, student name, degree and date awarded, if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification or license as a radiographer
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 and VA letter with your name and combined service-connected rating, if you claim disabled veteran preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Proof of CTAP or ICTAP eligibility, if applicable
  • Proof of prior federal law enforcement coverage on an SF-50, if you are over the maximum entry age

How you will be rated: You will be rated on your online questionnaire, your resume and supporting documents, and USA Hire competency-based assessments covering 10 skills, including attention to detail, customer service, teamwork and stress tolerance. You will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified or Qualified. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment may get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • For each job on your resume, show start and end dates in MM/YYYY format and hours worked per week, or that experience may not count.
  • If you use education to qualify, upload legible transcripts when you apply, since they are required at that time.
  • Name uploaded files simply, such as VA Letter, DD-214 or Transcripts, and avoid special characters like % or #.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pre-employment and panel interview
  • Urinalysis drug test
  • Physical examination
  • Background investigation
  • National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks
  • Selective Service registration
  • Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment (veterans may be exempt)
  • Firearm eligibility inquiry about misdemeanor domestic violence convictions for applicants not working in an institution
  • Complete the 3-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia

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
$54,466 – $74,361 per year
Pay scale and grade
GL-6 to GL-7 · GL
Location
Bastrop, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (0647)
Announcement
BAS-27-13104986

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