Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) GS-0647-08

Overview

About the Position: This position is located at McDonald Army Health Center in Fort Eustis, Virginia.

Fort Eustis is located near Newport News, VA. Since the turn of the 19th century, Newport News has been known as the provider of the nation's finest, technologically advanced military ships. In more recent years, Newport News has also become a center for international commerce, research and technology. Our economy is strengthened by a strong military presence in Hampton Roads, and in Newport News, we are proud to be home of the U.S. Army Transportation Center at Fort Eustis.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/   

Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.Relocation Incentive may be authorized.Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.Advanced In-hire may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Responsibilities

Duties:

Will perform assignments in the following areas of responsibility to include but not limited to:

• Performing mammography screenings for periodic or baseline examinations.
• Perform diagnostic mammograms on symptomatic patients.
• Consult with Radiologist of findings that require immediate attention.
• Maintaining records of patients treated, examinations performed and scans taken.
• Explain method of procedures to patients.
• Position patients for accurate images.
• Recognize anatomic variants and determine if further examinations are needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing testing procedures in a clinical laboratory, calibrating or maintaining clinical laboratory instruments, preparing samples for testing, and documenting results through clinical laboratory automated systems.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
OREducation: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as a Healthcare Technician or Medical Technician, and other related health science fields. (
Note: You must attach a copy of your certification and transcripts.)
ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
• Skill in performing a variety of radiographic examinations.
• Skill in utilizing radiographic equipment.

At least 1 year of work experience in mammography