This position is located in the Radiology Department of the Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna (ACL) Indian Health Center, Acomita, NM. You will serve as the supervisor responsible for the administrative and technical direction of the Radiology Department which includes planning, directing, controlling and evaluating the effectiveness of the radiology services.

Duties

Provides supervision and oversight to complex, technical work for diagnostic radiologic positions consisting of a technologist (Computed Tomography) and technicians ranging from grades GS-5 to GS-10. Provides oversight and monitors diagnostic imaging procedures and radiation therapy treatments, e.g., x-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, and other procedures to ensure compliance with established procedures. Performs diagnostic radiological procedures, receiving patients and explaining procedures, making routine radiographs and tomography, setting up x-ray rooms, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready. Develops and implements long and short-term goals, objectives and annual department work plan and budget. Furthers the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity by taking positive steps to ensure the accomplishments of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employee practices.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• If you are a male, born after December 31, 1959, and you want to be employed by the federal government, you must (subject to certain exemptions) be registered with the Selective Service System.
• Selectees to supervisory/managerial positions are subject to a one year probationary period.
• ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period.
• Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
• You will be subject to call back and/or stand by.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
• You must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If not obtained or maintained during employment, you will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
• You must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Commissioned Corps Officers: The USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers who wish to apply for this vacancy announcement must submit a resume and all other required documents specified in the announcement.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• You may be required to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle for official purposes which requires a state operator's license (Class D).
• IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SERIES, 0647 Basic Requirements: 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 that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.All applicants must also meet the Additional Requirements below. Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, to qualify for the grade GS-11, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (obtained in public or private sector) in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists or other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment. Specialized experience includes providing supervision or oversight of diagnostic imaging procedures and radiation therapy treatments, e.g., X-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, and other procedures to ensure compliance with established procedures; performing diagnostic radiological procedures, receiving patients and explaining procedures, and ensuring X-ray rooms, sterile supplies and equipment are ready; maintaining proper repair, cleaning and functioning of X-ray and film processing equipment; reviewing work processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to ensure accurate results and safety of patients and staff. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

Education

This position has Basic Requirements. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service 4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]