Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography) GS-0647-08

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)

This position is located in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Department of Radiology Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.

Salary Range: $55,882 - $72,644 per year

Ft. Gordon is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

Responsibilities

As a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) you will:

• Perform computerized axial tomographic scanning (CT) and x-ray.
• Receive patients, explain methods of procedures, position patients, and make exposures necessary for the requested examination.
• Prepare the scanning room, assuring that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters and other required equipment are present and laid out.
• Prepare and administer contrast material (IV) and limited number of anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs such as lidocaine, epinephrine and Benadryl under direction of radiologist.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees, both civilian and military.

Qualifications

Who 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 (CT):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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing radiological examinations, to include Computerized Tomography (CT); and setting up the x-ray room or preparing or administering contrast material. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OREducation: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography.

ORCombination 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.