The Radiology Department is currently seeking a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT-General) to add to their team. The incumbent of this position functions as a team leader for the assigned team performing CT and general diagnostic radiological services and utilizes a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, and planning techniques. If you are ready to work for a dynamic facility with a powerful mission then please consider joining the Clinical Center at the NIH today.

Duties

Distributing and balancing the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization, assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned workload. Giving job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Performing quality control/diagnostics on equipment, when necessary. Modifying and adjusting daily exam schedules to meet medical emergencies and special requests. Prescreening patients utilizing all CT data sheets, questionnaires, and orders to ensure the patient is appropriate for the exam, contrast, and clinical history. Notifying radiologist of significant scan abnormalities at the time of scanning requiring immediate attention.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• This position has an Education Requirement. Please provide transcripts.
• Position is designated as an "emergency essential" position. See definition of this designation in the Additional Information Section of this announcement.
• Must have an active state or national license as a radiographer.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT-General) GS-0647-11: You must have: (1) successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the credentialing standards described in 42 CFR Part 75 that is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, AND (2) be certified as a radiographer as evidenced by an active state or national license which is in good standing. The following meets the above standards: 1. Persons employed by the Federal Government as a radiologic personnel prior to 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 a radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State of 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. Additional Qualifications requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following tasks: leading staff members and managing workflow; monitoring the operation of CT and radiographic equipment and other related computer software/hardware; training staff on the proper uses and methods associated with imaging; monitoring and performing quality control of equipment, images, and exams; evaluating the effectiveness of the current diagnostic radiology practices and making recommendations for improvement. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12489553

Education

This position has an education requirement. 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. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]