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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is an open continuous job for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, which means the agency takes applications on an ongoing basis and fills jobs as they open. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates, and up to 5% business travel may be required.

Few vacancies at Fort Jackson, SC. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

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.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. You must prove U.S. citizenship. Veterans and military spouses are considered along with all other candidates.

What you would do

  • Review requests from doctors for diagnostic x-ray exams of patients.
  • Decide which procedures and equipment best fit each patient's condition.
  • Explain procedures to patients and position them for imaging.
  • Monitor equipment operation for quality control.
  • Protect patient personal information under HIPAA privacy rules.
  • Help train new employees and Soldiers in training.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: You need 1 year of specialized experience. This means routine x-ray imaging for patients of all ages, setting up and checking x-ray equipment, positioning patients, and keeping accurate patient images and records. The announcement says this experience is typical of GS-6 work, one level below this GS-7 job.

With education: You can qualify with one full year of graduate-level education directly related to this work, such as diagnostic radiology or radiography. You can also combine education and experience. Your combined total must reach 100%: divide months of experience by 12, divide graduate semester hours by 18, and add the two results. Education from foreign schools must be evaluated by a recognized private evaluator or given full U.S. credit.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Registered technologist (position requires registered technologists)
  • 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 that shows employer, job title, start and end months and years, hours per week, and duties
  • College transcripts from accredited schools if you qualify through education
  • Copy of your registered technologist license or certification, required or you are rated ineligible
  • Answers to the online questionnaire
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if applicable
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your full application package is reviewed, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers, to see if you meet the qualifications. Missing or incomplete documents can make your application incomplete or rate you ineligible. If the agency finds you have inflated your experience, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, and list hours per week for each job or your application may be rejected.
  • If you use education to qualify, send transcripts from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accreditor.
  • Upload a copy of your radiologic technologist license or certification with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. The announcement says relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation to determine suitability for Federal employment
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Pre-employment urinalysis drug test, plus random drug testing
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination required unless exempted for medical or religious reasons
  • Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exam after that
  • Must obtain and keep BLS certification
  • Initial background checks and periodic re-checks because the job involves contact with children under 18
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be restricted by the Department of Defense displaced employee referral system
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized

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
$50,460 – $65,599 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (0647)
Announcement
HSJA-27-13090378-DHA-S

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