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| Job Title : Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist |
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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St. Louis, MO
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
T38-08-03 (Reann)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
SALARY RANGE: 43,731.00 - 62,605.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Thursday, January 17, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0647-09/10POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time M-F 8-4:30 pmPermanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 10DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - St. Louis, MO
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a permanent excepted, full-time position.Annual and sick leave, health and life insurance as well as an annuity plan offered.
Appointment is contingent upon applicant meeting qualifications and the determination of the Professional Standards Board
Salary range is commensurate upon qualifications and experience
The duty station is the John Cochran Division; however, the duty station may be changed to one or multiple associated VAMC locations within the metropolitan St. Louis, MO area based on the needs of the medical center.
This re-announces T38-7-170 which opened 12/13/2007 and closed 12/28/07.Qualified candidates who applied under the previous announcement need not reapply and will receive automatic consideration.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. CitizenshipEducationBackground and/or Security Investigation required.Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.Must pass pre-employment examination.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4101 S 4th St Trafficway
Leavenworth, KS 66048
US
Fax: None
For questions about this job:
Beth Scanlon
Phone: 913-758-6463
Fax: None
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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T38-08-03 (Reann)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS:
All applicants must be certified as a Diagnostic Radiology Technician by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
Experience or Education.Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate?s degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology.
To qualify for GS-9:
Experience:Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the GS-8 level directly related to the position being filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
*(1) Ability to balance the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures;
(2)Skill to demonstrate appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers;
*(3)Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure;
(4)Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography;
(5)Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions; and
(6)Knowledgeable in pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.
To qualify for GS-10:
Experience:Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the GS-9 level directly related to the position being filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
*(1)Thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques including concepts of accumulated dosage and genetic changes;
*(2)Skill to recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and recommend methods to prevent such exposures;
*(3)Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, in order to understand the operation of the equipment; and
(4)Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of difficult radiographic (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, etc.) studies.
Qualification Requirements Used:VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G25.This standard is available for review in the local HR Liaison Office
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in ARRT for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You must complete Knowledges, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) if you are applying for the GS-6 thru GS-10 grade levels -- these KSAs are listed under Qualifications above (on a separate sheet of page) to receive consideration for this vacancy.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
T38-08-03 (Reann)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - St. Louis, MO
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Position performs general diagnostic radiology using conventional, CR and DR techniques.The incumbent will perform quality assurance procedures, using effective communication skills and preparing reports on findings.Quality assurance oversight for:technique, exposure, collimation, labeling, patient positioning, patient privacy, patient identification and proper image association with patient and image transfer to PACs.Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams.Determines technical factors, positioning, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of general imaging and CT.Works with radiologist as a member of the radiographic team, assisting and anticipating the needs of the radiologists and the performance of the exam.Prepares contrast materials used in general imaging exams performed in the general area.Performs CR readings of exposed plates and assures correct display in PACs.Other duties include:perform exams requested by electronic requisition; performs darkroom procedures such as loading and unloading of magazines, etc., responsible for explaining exams to competent patients; prepares oral reports to the staff concerning quality assurance within the department; serves as the radiology service quality control technologist; enters specific patient data into a computer; coordinates work of the lower grade technologists and provides guidance as necessary to complete the exam. At the GS-9 level and below, incumbent will perform the duties described for the full performance level position, but with closer supervision and guidance provided.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
T38-08-03 (Reann)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
OTHER INFORMATION:
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This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
If you fax your application, we will not consider it.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
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