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Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This full-time Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist job is at the San Juan VA Medical Center in Puerto Rico, part of the Veterans Health Administration. Technologists give radiation treatment to Veterans under the guidance of the Supervisory TRT and the Chief Radiation Oncologist. It is an open continuous announcement with 1 vacancy, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement that may close at any time after the first posting period once all vacancies are filled.

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.

This job is open to U.S. citizens. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates. Veterans' preference may apply if you claim it on the questionnaire.

What you would do

  • Administer radiation to specific body sites following the radiation oncologist's prescription.
  • Position patients and set up treatment equipment and accessories.
  • Take verification images to confirm each treatment is accurate.
  • Record treatment changes and doses in the patient's electronic treatment chart.
  • Fabricate and verify custom cast molds used for radiation treatment.
  • Schedule treatments to make good use of machine time while allowing for emergencies.

Do you qualify for GS-10?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of experience directly related to this job that is equivalent to GS-9, the next lower grade.

With education: You can qualify with a certificate or an associate's or higher degree in therapeutic radiologic technology from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or another recognized accrediting body. You must also have completed a 12-month accredited program in therapeutic radiologic technology.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy (T)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing your duties, hours worked per week, and month/year start and end dates for each job
  • Copy of your ARRT (T) certification
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or affect consideration. Reference checks may be done.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list hours worked per week and month/year dates for every job, or your application may be incomplete.
  • Upload a copy of your ARRT (T) certification, since it is a required document.
  • Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on 12/31/2026, but the job may close sooner once vacancies are filled.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Student loan repayment through the EDRP program is authorized, with awards up to $200,000 decided after review. Permanent Change of Station may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test with urinalysis before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID compliant form of identification
  • Pre-employment physical exam
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

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
$93,982 – $122,170 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-10 · General Schedule
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (0648)
Announcement
CBTC-13069258-26-MR

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