About the Position: This position is located at 316th MDG JB Andrews Director of Clinical Support Radiology. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Duties

Monitors patient's vital signs and notifies radiologist of significant changes. Assists radiologists and higher grade technologists perform more complex procedures. Observes and reports significant patient responses to instructions, movement, touch, etc. Performs operator level maintenance of ultrasound equipment such as changing ultrasound transducers. Enters data, maintains requests and records of all radiologic and ultrasonographic studies via computer or other established procedures. Reviews and recommends to supervisor new developments in the field that would improve the operation of the section

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Any candidate tentatively offered this position will be required to sign a statement acknowledging consent to initial screening through the Of US Health and Services List of Excluded Individuals.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). This position is covered by Public Law 97-35 requiring persons who administer radiological procedures meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.

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 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 (l) 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: (l) 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. 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 independently performing ultrasound and sonography procedures or examinations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR 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/Radiography. OR 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.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83AC DHA NCR MKT-JB ANDREWS DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk