What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Radiology Technician-Mamo position at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration?
Summary
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.
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 :
- United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English Proficiency : Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
- 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.
- 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).
- Grade Determination : In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following grade requirements : Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-10 Experience.
- Experience : Applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level - GS-09 - that is directly related to the position being filled.
- Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) : Candidates must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs :
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques.
- Ability to utilize advanced imaging software and recognize changes in equipment and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, and properties of x-ray.
- Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a variety of highly complex imaging studies.
Duties
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm
Telework : Not Available
Virtual : This is not a virtual position
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