Radiologic Technologist
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) performs
full field digital screening and diagnostic mammography
examinations on a variety of patients, both male and female,
ensuring correct patient positioning and proper compression and
exposure techniques at the Temple Facility. A
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly
Qualified Individual. This vacancy will remain open until filled.
The first cut-off date is 03/24/2022. Additional applications will
be referred as needed. 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. Certification. All applicants must be certified in general
radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technology, Radiography (ARRT) Education. 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) Credentialing
Standards. 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 U.S. Department of
Education and be certified as radiographers in their field. English
Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in written and spoken
English. 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). Grandfathering Provision:
All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this
qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification
requirements for the title, series and grade held, including
positive education and certification that are part of the basic
requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet
all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the
qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were
appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) DRTs that
require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and
including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to
lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond
the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
(2) DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels
must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted
to those higher grade levels. (3) DRTs who are appointed on a
temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification
standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be
reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully
meet the basic requirements of the standard. (4) DRTs initially
grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain
additional education and/or certification that meet all of the
basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the
required credentials as a condition of employment in the
occupation. (5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this
provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected
status and must meet the full VA qualification standard
requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT. NOTE: Each
uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21, 1986,
and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing
radiation was affirmed, in writing, by a VA licensed physician not
later than January 1, 1987, is considered fully qualified. These
employees may be promoted, changed to lower grade, or reassigned
within the GS-0647 occupational series. Any employee initially
retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected
status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of
reentry. Preferred Experience: Minimum 3-5 yrs mammography
experience in screening and diagnostic exams. Experience in
maintaining all related MQSA and FDA documentation. Prior or
current experience in Bone Densitometry Previous experience with
MRS (reporting system) Previous experience with Hologic Imaging
systems Grade Determinations : GS-09: Experience: Must have at
least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
level (GS-8) directly related to the position being filled that
demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
Mammography (M): The complex nature of breast disease involves
multiple imaging modalities. This specialty involves the specific
knowledge and abilities to perform complex imaging of the breast.
Mammographers must be able to employ specialized mammographic image
techniques such as magnification views and implant views of the
breast. The mammographer is required to be completely familiar
with, and adhere to, all U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
guidelines regulating the practice of mammography, radiation
safety, and quality assurance requirements. Mammographers are
subject to the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA) and
regulated by the FDA. [DRT assignments that include performance of
independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (M)
certification.] Assignments. For all assignments above the full
performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of
significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety,
and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and
carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level
may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging
procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction,
and basic QM type duties within the program. Regardless of the
nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient
scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities
to perform at this level. The candidate must demonstrate all of the
following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire
the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk ():
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): In addition to the
requirements listed above, candidates must demonstrate the
following (KSAs): i. Ability to balance the needs of patients and
staff while still performing complex scans and procedures. ii.
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the
medical record, significant others, and health care providers. iii.
Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
iv. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices
related to radiography. v. Knowledge of physical assessment,
aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and
universal precautions. vi. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural,
and post-procedural care of patients. References: VA Handbook
5005/119, Part II, Appendix G25, Dated 12/13/2019. The full
performance level of this vacancy is GS-09. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over; Moderate carrying 15-44 pounds;
Reaching above shoulders; Use of fingers; Both hands required;
Walking 4-Hours; Standing 4-Hours; Both legs required; Ability for
rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision
correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable
in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required;
Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to
distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Other.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if
you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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) Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in
existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Note: If your school was accredited by Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) at the time of
graduation but is no longer listed on the website, you must provide
documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here:
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