Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services
This job in plain English
This is a full-time, permanent Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist job in the Radiology Department of the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, Montana, part of the Indian Health Service. It has 1 vacancy, is filled through direct hire, and involves occasional travel. The IHS must give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the federal definition of Indian.
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.
- Native AmericansMembers of federally recognized tribes, through Indian preference.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Open to the public, but limited to U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. The IHS must give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Interior Department's definition of Indian, and Native Americans with a tribal affiliation are listed as eligible.
What you would do
- Perform CT and radiology exams using correct technical settings.
- Check image quality before the patient finishes the exam.
- Distribute and balance workload among employees.
- Instruct employees in tasks and techniques, and provide written instructions and supplies.
- Keep employees informed about procedures, policies, and program changes.
Do you qualify for GS-9?
With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 in federal service, or in the private or public sector. The work must include x-ray and CT duties, managing daily systems operations, assigning work to staff, and keeping accurate imaging records.
With education: Completing an accredited radiologic technology program, plus certification as a radiographer, can meet the basic requirement. Only degrees and attendance from schools accredited by U.S. Department of Education-recognized bodies count. Foreign education needs a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Certification as a radiographer through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) general radiology registry
- ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) credential, in addition to the general radiology registry (required selective factor)
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume showing dates, duties, and total hours per week for each job
- Course list or transcripts with course titles, credit hours, and grades (encouraged, not required to apply)
- Licenses and certifications listed on resume, with expiration dates
- Form BIA-4432, signed and dated, if claiming Indian preference
- CTAP or ICTAP documents, if claiming those priorities
- Official transcripts and license certification, required after tentative selection
- Optional short essays (200 words or less each) on four questions, with certification that you wrote them yourself without AI
How you will be rated: You are rated on your resume, questionnaire answers, and USA Hire Assessment results, which are not pass or fail. Assessments measure competencies such as attention to detail, decision making, flexibility, and teamwork. Overstating experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must list duties and total hours per week for each job, or that experience may not count.
- Complete background investigation forms quickly; you have 5 calendar days after receiving instructions.
- If claiming Indian preference, submit a signed and dated Form BIA-4432 with your application.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. On-call hours or weekends may be required.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, with at least a 6-month service agreement required. A housing subsidy of up to $900 per pay period may be available.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
- Federal background investigation; forms due within 5 calendar days of instructions
- Financial suitability review; substantial delinquent debts may be disqualifying
- Must not have certain criminal convictions, under Public Law 101-630 (work with Indian children)
- Must follow IHS Employee Immunization Policy; exemptions may be available
- On-call hours or weekends may be required
- Must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date
- Two valid forms of ID before appointment; one must be REAL ID-compliant if it is a state ID or driver's license
- Must pass E-Verify employment check
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
- $71,709 – $93,227 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-9 · General Schedule
- Location
- Browning, Montana
- 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
- IHS-27-BI-13102545-DH
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