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Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist job at the Richmond VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The technologist prepares Veterans for radiation treatment of tumors, takes body measurements and images, and checks treatment machines. The job includes rotating on-call duty and overtime for emergency coverage.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

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

The job is open to the public and to current federal employees of the hiring agency and other federal employees. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Schedule treatments to use machine time well and handle emergency cases.
  • Check treatment machines each morning and record the readings.
  • Confirm each patient's identity before simulation or treatment.
  • Prepare contrast materials under supervision for treatment simulations.
  • Take verification images during treatment to track accuracy.
  • Measure patients' bodies for the physicist and dosimetrist.

Do you qualify for GS-6 to GS-9?

With experience: Preferred experience is prior work in a clinical environment. The announcement does not list a set number of years of experience.

With education: You can qualify through completion of a therapeutic radiologic technology program that is accredited by JRCERT, shown by a certificate or associate degree, along with ARRT certification in Radiology and completion of a 12-month JRCERT-approved program in therapeutic radiologic technology. Education must come from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (required)
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification (ARRT), if applicable
  • DD-214 or statement of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one

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 make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must clearly show your dates, duties, and any clinical experience; the announcement says it will not assume anything.
  • List your ARRT certification and attach a copy if you have it, since it is required.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 with your SF-15 if needed.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rotating on-call duties and overtime for emergency coverage are required. When on call, you must answer a call within 5 minutes and reach the medical center within 45 minutes.

Incentives and relocation: Not authorized. No relocation or recruitment incentives are offered.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding; REAL ID-compliant ID needed for driver's licenses
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Long periods of standing and walking; may need to lift patients and heavy equipment

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
$69,228 – $110,090 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-6 to GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (0648)
Announcement
CBTA-13094850-27-NIB

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