X-Ray Technologist

Job Duties

Performs routine to complex diagnostic radiographic examinations using fixed and portable imaging equipment.

Positions patients and selects or adjusts technical factors to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.

Provides patient care and ensures radiation safety by explaining procedures, screening patients, and monitoring patient condition during exams.

Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains radiographic equipment while identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions.

Maintains accurate radiology records and participates in infection control, quality assurance, and radiology operations activities.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.