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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (General Radiology)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist job with the Veterans Health Administration at Jacksonville VA Clinic 1 in Jacksonville, FL, with 2 vacancies. The technologist takes diagnostic X-ray and fluoroscopy images under a physician's direction and also mentors radiology students. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program.

2 vacancies

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 all U.S. citizens. Veterans' preference does not apply. Current permanent federal employees may apply on a separate announcement, CBTC-13082656-27-TE.

What you would do

  • Take diagnostic X-ray images of the head, trunk and extremities.
  • Operate fixed, mobile and portable radiographic and fluoroscopy equipment.
  • Assist radiologists during fluoroscopic procedures, including in the operating room.
  • Confirm each patient's identity by checking two forms of ID.
  • Mentor radiology students during their clinical rotations.
  • Practice radiation safety to limit exposure for patients and staff.

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that shows the clinical skills described for this job, such as checking equipment, adjusting settings, monitoring patients and knowing anatomy.

With education: Completion of a full-time diagnostic radiologic technology program of at least 24 months (or the equivalent), ending in a certificate or associate degree, from an accredited school. Education is required, and the announcement does not say it can replace experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Certification in general radiologic technology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV showing dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties for each job
  • Professional certification (ARRT) copy
  • Cover letter
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • Other supporting document (1)
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications. The agency checks your answers against your resume and will not assume experience you did not describe clearly. Errors, omissions or missing documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your ARRT certification and a transcript if you use education, because both are required documents.
  • List each job's dates by month and year, hours per week, and duties, or you may lose consideration.
  • Apply through USAJOBS and complete the questionnaire before the deadline of 11:59 PM ET on 11/09/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, and Saturday, 7:30am to 4pm.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment, up to $200,000, eligibility of 1 to 5 years). You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants cannot apply. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means no job
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant are not accepted
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Physical demands: long periods of standing and walking, with occasional moderate lifting

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
$68,442 – $88,971 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-8 · General Schedule
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (0647)
Announcement
CBTC-13082655-27-TE

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