What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Radiology Technician-Mamo position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
The Diagnostic Radiological Mammography Technologist is responsible for the performance and coordination of diagnostic radiology examinations and procedures at VA Northern California HCS, Radiology Department, Stockton, CA. Operates independently and without direct supervision, primarily operating mammography equipment to provide diagnostic images for the diagnostic interpretations by a radiologist. Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examinations using diagnostic x-ray equipment.
This is an open continuous announcement until April 14, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.
The duties associated with this position include but are not limited to the following :
Requirements
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification / licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- A. United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- B. English Proficiency : Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
- C. Certification Requirement : All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable.
- D. Education Requirement : Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).
- E. Grandfathering Provision : May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
- F. Grade Determination : In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following grade requirements.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10
G. References : VA Handbook 5005 / 119, Part II, Appendix G25, dated December 13, 2019, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standards, GS-0647.
H. Physical Requirements : See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-10.
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