Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Civilian Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistThis position is located at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL. A recruitment and relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. Advanced In-Hire may be authorized.Naval Hospital Jacksonville is a major military medical facility. It was commissioned on July 1, 1941, is located at 2080 Child Street aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville in Florida, and serves active-duty members, families, and retirees.Located in northeast Florida, Naval Air Station Jacksonville is the largest installation in Navy Region Southeast, and occupies more than 3,800 acres along the west bank of the St. Johns River. The installation's area of responsibility includes three bombing ranges (including the only Navy live-fire range on the East Coast) - Pinecastle, Rodman, and Lake George as well as Outlying Field Whitehouse. The station is home to seven active duty VP squadrons (flying P-8A Poseidon aircraft), three Reserve squadrons, five helicopter squadrons, and one MQ-4C UAS Triton squadron. There are more than 100 aircraft operating full time out of NAS Jax, to include: P-8A Poseidon, P-3C Orion, MH-60R Romeo, C-40 Clipper, C-130T Hercules, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and Flying Club aircraft.ResponsibilitiesAs a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist you will:Independently perform difficult and complex diagnostic procedures.Perform procedures such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular and interventional procedures, selective venography, carotid arteriograms, cholangiography, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical myelography.Perform examinations of head, trunk, and extremities for routine physical examinations and for diagnosis of illness or injuries.Maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, views taken, and technical factors used.QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:(1) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. (2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence, as determined by OPM or the employing agency. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: assisting with radiographic examinations/procedures; assisting with setting up the x-ray room; and maintaining patients examination records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.