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This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill two (2) full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Diagnostic Ultrasound (Sonography) (S) vacancies at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Tallahassee Health Care Clinic (THCC), Radiology section.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Applicants that are NOT a current Department of Veteran Affairs employee should apply under GF-17-WLH-1906773, which will be available on www.USAjobs.gov five working days before the closing date of this announcement, Monday, March 06, 2017.
02/03/2017 to 03/06/2017
$32,844 - $58,570 per year
GS 00
2 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Agency Employees Only
Full-time - Full Time
00
No
GF-17-WLH-1908509-BU
463715000
This position is located at the VA Tallahassee Health Care Center under the Diagnostic Imaging Section. The diagnostic ultrasound technologist uses high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical imaging purposes. The technologist must be competent in the production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The technologist manages the diagnostic ultrasound laboratory and performs highly technical evaluation of the abdomen, pelvis, thorax, thyroids, prostate, kidneys, aorta, iliac, scrotum, and popliteal. Independently performs standard examinations, through knowledge of both normal and abnormal human anatomy. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them.
Employees at the full performance level are fully functional as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) and are able to carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and advanced levels of complex radiographic procedures. Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level.
Duties include:
Physical Requirements: The work requires long periods of standing and walking. There is some bending, lifting, and carrying of light items such as CR film cassettes. There is occasional moderate exertion such as lifting multi-exposure film cassettes or assisting other technicians in lifting and positioning patients. Heavy lifting of totally incapacitated patients is done with the help of other employees.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this facility's Human Resources Management Office at (352) 548-6009. The decision on the type of reasonable accommodation to be granted will be made on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants tentatively selected for the VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA.
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a 30 minute meal break
Functional Statement Title/#: Functional Statement: 573-FS-A11-29. This Position Description/Functional Statement is available to view at the Office of Human Resources, 1601 Southwest Archer Road, Trailer T-11, Gainesville, Florida during the duration of this posting. Office hours are Monday Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Basic Requirements:
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed, if hired at any grade lower than the full performance level of the position.
Grade Determinations:
GS-05 DRT (Entry Level)
(a) Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
(b) Assignment. DRTs at this level operate and monitor commonly used equipment performing routine procedures under normal supervision. The technician functions somewhat independently in carrying out these standardized procedures of limited complexity. Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or help. Some assignments at this level also include developmental duties involving more complex procedures designed to prepare the technician for promotion to higher grades in a functional area. Such duties would be performed under closer supervision.
GS-06 DRT (Developmental Level)
(a) Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or the successful completion of a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging.
(b) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve as developmental DRTs, performing examinations which are routine and standardized in nature. They explain exams to patients in terms they can understand as well as potential hazards. They also must troubleshoot equipment used for diagnostic radiology and exercise extreme caution in the handling and safeguarding of all radiation producing equipment. DRTs must report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner to service representatives, and assist higher graded technicians in performing more complicated examinations.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure;
2. Knowledge of anatomy and positioning;
3. Knowledge of all patient safety procedures;
4. Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment; and
5. Ability to learn basic computer functions.
GS-07 DRT (Advanced Developmental Level)
(a) Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level or the successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging. Education may relate to the duties of a specific position or to the occupation, but must be appropriate for the position being filled.
(b) Assignment. DRTs at this level perform a substantially full range of duties but receive guidance and directions regarding unfamiliar or unusual situations for more complex patient issues. Candidates at this grade level may be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system;
2. Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study;
3. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard or fluoroscopic procedures;
4. Knowledge of the function of computed radiography, Phosphor cassettes and CR readers; and
5. Knowledge of PACS, and basic computer skills;
GS-08 (Full Performance Level)
(a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
(b) Assignments. Employees at this grade level serve as staff DRTs at the full performance level. Candidates at this grade level are to be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
References: VA Handbook 5005/77, Part II, Appendix G25. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Education:
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-08 to GS-08. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
Missing and/or incomplete required documents will result in not being referred.
Ensure all forms requiring a signature are signed and dated within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Veterans' preference does not apply to promotions, reassignment, change to lower grade or transfer for internal announcements. There is no need to provide documentation relating to Veterans' preference. Veterans' preference will be applied to GF-17-WLH-1906773.
These are the REQUIRED documents for this specific position/vacancy:
In addition to the above required documents, the following documents are preferred:
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1908509.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, March 06, 2017 to receive consideration.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1908509.
Announcement amended to extend the closing date of the announcement to Monday, March 06, 2017.
Original applicants do not need to re-file in order to be considered.
Please read this announcement in its entirety before beginning the application process to ensure you submit all the required documents. All documents requiring signature must be signed and dated prior to submission in order to be considered complete.
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