BASIC
REQUIREMENTS:
U.S.
citizenship.
English
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English is required in
accordance with 38 USC 4105(c). You will need to demonstrate proficiency in
writing, reading and speaking English. 38 U.S.C. a7402(d) and 7407(d) requires
that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the
required basic proficiency in spoken and written English.
Educational
Requirements: Applicants must have completed 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 associates'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. (1) Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient
Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer
radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75,
Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing
of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must 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 be certified as radiographers in their field.
Licensure,
Registration and/or Certification Requirements: All applicants must be
certified in general radiologic technology the American Registry of Radiologic
Technology (ARRT) (R) AND meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75,
Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing
of Radiographic Personnel.
Physical
Requirements: The work requires long periods of standing and walking. There is
some bending and carrying of moderately heavy articles such as film cassettes,
treatment devices, and molds with heavier lifting of wedges and specially
designed shielding blocks. Patients often are assisted to achieve proper
positioning, which may require reaching, lifting, or working in strained
positions. The deterioration of the patient due to disease progression often
requires lifting of the patient from stretchers or wheelchairs to treatment and
examination tables utilizing special techniques designed to minimize the
discomfort of the patient.
GRADE
DETERMINATIONS:
GS-5
Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-6
EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that
demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, i.e., experience
that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities, and other
characteristics needed to provide general radiologic technology services in a
therapeutic setting; OR, EDUCATION: The successful completion of a 4-year
baccalaureate degree program in radiography or other directly related field to
diagnostic radiology/imaging. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the
following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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-7
EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that
demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, i.e., experience
that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other
characteristics needed to provide general radiologic technology services in a
therapeutic setting and/or in a specialized area.OR EDUCATION: The successful
completion of 1 full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree
program in radiography or other directly related field related 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.
Certification. Certification by ARRT in
one of the specialized areas of radiologic technology is highly desirable, in
addition to certification by ARRT as a general radiologic technologist. In addition, 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 computed
radiography (CR) readers; 5. Knowledge of
PACS systems, CDROMS, and basic computer skills
GS-8
EXPERIENCE: In addition, 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 computed radiography (CR) readers;
5. Knowledge of PACS systems, CD ROMS, and basic computer skills).
SELECTIVE
PLACEMENT FACTORS:
1. Proficient in spoken Spanish.
2. At
least one (1) year of experience as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
(General).
*
Note to Applicants: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - Selected applicants
must show proof of current BCLS Training at time of initial appointment). (This
is a condition of employment).
IN
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE
ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
We
will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the
answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume and/or application does not
support your questionnaire responses, we will adjust your rating accordingly.
References
:References:VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G25, Diagnostic Radiologic
Technologist Qualification Standard, dated March 17, 2006.
