Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)

About the Position This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply US Citizens. Qualification Requirements In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Candidates 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 a Computed Tomography (CT) Radiologist in their field. The following categories satisfy these requirements: Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to January 13, 1986, who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification from a licensed practitioner such as a Doctor of Medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after January 13, 1986, who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that 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, and who can demonstrate training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency. Additional Qualification Requirements In addition to the basic requirement, you must also meet one of the following qualification requirements: Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience that includes performing diagnostic radiologic examinations, including Computed Tomography (CT) examinations; setting up the exam room or preparing or administering contrast material; and operating portable radiographic equipment such as a C-arm. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Education One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology or Radiography. 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) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. #J-18808-Ljbffr