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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist in an Army medical and surgical hospital, performing complex and highly specialized angiographic and interventional procedures for Interventional Radiology (IR). The exams are performed with local anesthetics and moderate intravenous sedation, using radiological imaging techniques such as x-ray and fluoroscopy.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/07/2024 to 11/22/2024
Salary
$46,475 to - $60,416 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Landstuhl, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ERJH247844971012HW
Control number
817810600

Duties

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  • Select, set up, and operate the imaging equipment to best present the medically significant aspects found if unanticipated conditions or anomalies are discovered.
  • Handle necessary drugs as per physician protocol (including heparin, tissue plasminogen activator, embolic agents, lidocaine, contrast agents).
  • Perform complex and highly specialized angiographic and interventional procedures.
  • Perform thoracic, abdominal/pelvic and peripheral studies of the arterial/venous systems, non-vascular genitourinary, gastrointestinal and other miscellaneous studies such as but not limited to:
  • Embolization, uterine fibroid embolization, adrenal vein sampling, percutaneous nephrostomy placements, biopsies, subcutaneous port placement, etc.
  • Provide assistance to the radiologist as the primary circulator during all cases and also acts as a scrub technologist when needed.
  • Perform clerical duties such as the triage and scheduling of patients after reviewing requests from physicians and other health care providers.
  • Assist with maintaining inventory (stock levels) of consumable products and orders additional supplies in order to meet demand based on historical utilization and practice trends.
  • Maintain Interventional Radiology Service product inventory including but not limited to vascular catheters and sheaths, embolization coils and spheres, endovascular stents, balloon-tipped catheters, etc.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
  • Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
  • Position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability/periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records in accordance with DHA Administrative Instruction Number 5200.05 dated 12-21-2022.
  • This position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with DHA Procedural Instruction number 6000.03 dated 05-06-2021.
  • May be required to work evenings/nights, rotating shifts, extended hours, weekends, holidays and/or other schedules common to hospital operations.
  • May be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
  • Position is weather essential. Employee may be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and subject to applicant testing and random drug testing for employees.
  • A pre-appointment physical may be required.
  • Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Assistance is required when lifting over 50 pounds.
  • Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Diagonostic Radiological Technician: 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 (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 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 in an Interventional Radiology (IR) department assisting with procedures which require handling specific equipment (including thrombectomy devices, or power injector), utilizing procedure specific supplies (including guidewires, catheters, or PTA balloons; and performing procedures that include neurological, thoracic, abdominal/pelvic and peripheral studies of the arterial/venous systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
  • Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
  • If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
  • If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
  • Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.
  • For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.
  • The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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