Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

About the Position: This position is located at Defense Health Agency at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens In 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, Ameri. Corps) 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 equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing radiographic procedures or examinations, setting up x-ray equipment, and conducting quality assurance inspections on films, equipment or accessories.

OR Education: One and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as anatomy, biology, image analysis, and physics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination 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 18. Add the two percentages. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must be certified as radiographers in their field.

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/ .