What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Specialist (MOS 68P) position at United States Army / Army Reserve?
Overview
The radiology specialist is primarily responsible for operating X-ray and related equipment used in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases.
Job Duties
- Perform body section radiography, foreign body localization, prenatal, pediatric, urogenital and radiographic examinations of the digestive, respiratory, vascular and nervous systems
- Operate fixed and portable radiology equipment
- Prepare, assemble and adjust instruments, materials and equipment
- Inspect and perform operator maintenance on radiology equipment
Training
Job training for a radiology specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 46 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice with radiological equipment.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Patient care in radiology
- Medical ethics and law
- Human structure and function
- Principles of radiation protection
- Field radiography
Helpful Skills
- Interest in algebra, biology and other sciences
- High attention to detail
- Ability to follow strict standards and procedures
- Enjoy helping others
Required ASVAB Score(s)Skilled Technical (ST): 106
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Compensation
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.
Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an X-ray technologist or a nuclear medicine technologist with hospitals, diagnostic clinics and medical laboratories.
The certifications available to you after continued study and experience are registered technologist (radiography) and registered technologist (nuclear medicine technologist). Specific educational criteria must be met before you can qualify for certification.
PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program
Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.
- HCA
- Johns Hopkins Hospital/Health Systems
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Cleveland Clinic
- Atlantic Health System
- Bell Ambulance, Inc.
- Prince William Health System
- Reliant Medical Group
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Housing stipend
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- English and/or foriegn language (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Birth Certificate (Preferred)
- social security card (Preferred)
Work Location: One location