### JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1519090
**PLEASE READ THE VACANCY IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND QUALIFICATION PACKAGE.**
**Department of Veterans Affairs Employees should apply under KO-15-JR-1518698-BU**
**OUR MISSION**: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to_ http://www.vacareers.va.gov/_
### TRAVEL REQUIRED
* Not Required
### RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
* No
### KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Must pass pre-employment examination
* Must be proficient in written and spoken English
* Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
* Background and-or Security Investigation required
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
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### DUTIES:
**Work Schedule: 2 Part-Time (24 hours per week/48 hours per pay period) Vacancies: ****Weekend Shifts, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12:00AM- 12:00PM OR SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12:00PM -12:00AM.**
**Functional Statement Title/#:**** **Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (General DRT/Non-Contrast CT Scan)/000000
**This is a Bargaining Unit Position**
**DUTIES:**
**CT Scans:** Performs computerized tomography of the head, neck spine, chest and body. These exams are performed without the use of contrast materials, The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies to bring about proper diagnosis and treatment.
**General Exams:** Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures. these exams are achieved by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, general diagnostic units and portable units.
Employees at this grade level are to be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology listed above and/or general radiologic technology services. The incumbent's principal responsibilities are to perform Computerized Transaxial scan procedures for the patients of this medical center.
**_Functions:_**
* Examinations include, but are not limited to, CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, neck, etc. The incumbent will also assist the radiologist in performing interventional procedures under CT guidance.
* Interprets requests or instructions from radiologist or medical officers.
* Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physicians.
* Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate.
* Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table.
* Prepare room, equipment and materials needed for patient procedures.
* Properly identifies the patient and the image. Uses left and right markers. This is essential so that mistaken identity does not occur. The technician must be certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical.
* Prepares oral, rectal and injectable contrast materials and other chemical mixtures as necessary.
* Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events.
* Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of the radiology department.
* Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols in the presence of a CT Technologist.
* Check and make minor adjustments to equipment such as setting wedges, or changing adjusters.
* Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
* Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned work areas at all times.
* Provide clinical instruction to student radiographers from affiliated programs and facilitates the attainment of established program objectives.
* Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self. This is achieved by the use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls and collimation. The technicians to assure compliance to radiation regulations wear film badges. The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
* Must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees and staff, treating patients, employees and visitors with courtesy and respect.
* The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC’s network.**
* The incumbent assists house staff in use of PACs viewing stations and system and can also digitize films for the network and/or transmission to off site locations.**
* Provide education to patients and their families on imaging procedures.
* Maintains records and files of patient exams and performs clerical and file room duties related to patient care.
* Incumbent schedules outpatient clinic appointment using Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) scheduling options. Uses established business rules to schedule appointments for veterans, and enters administrative notes in the Computerized Patient Records System (CPRS). This includes clinic visits, consultations and entries into the Electronic Wait List (EWL). Incumbent complies with mandatory training requirements for the outpatient scheduling process.
* Will perform 3D reconstructions as required.
* The incumbent will also participate in the departmental in-service program.
* Trains CT students in the use of CT protocols, proper patient care, radiation safety and operation of the radiology equipment
* Will learn new advancements in CT procedures and protocols
**Other duties as assigned.
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### QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
**Basic Requirements: **
**_Citizenship._******Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
**_Certification:_** All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R). **Advanced ARRT certification is required for Computed Tomography (CT)**. Advanced certification indicates that the technologist has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. (A COPY OF CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED)
**_Education._** Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate’s degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) **or** from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. (Copy of transcripts required)
**_English Language Proficiency:_** Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists must be proficient in spoken and written english.
**Preferred Experience: _3_****_ years of _current_ general DRT experience with one or more additional years of _current_ CT experience. _**
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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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
**SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-08:** Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-7) level directly related to the position being filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. The KSAs at that level are:
1. Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system;
2. Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study;
3. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard or fluoroscopic procedures;
4. Knowledge of the function of computed radiography, Phosphor cassettes and CR readers; and
5. Knowledge of PACS, and basic computer skills;
**In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSA and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):********
1. Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines;
2. Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed;
3. Knowledge of patient’s clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results;
4. Ability to monitor patient’s physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed;
5. Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers; and
6. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
**Grade Determinations:**
(1)** Creditable Experience**
(a)** Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice.** To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as "core competencies") associated with current radiologic technology practice. This may have been evidenced by the equivalent of 1 year of active practice, which is paid or non-paid employment as a DRT as defined by ARRT.
(b)** Quality of Experience**. Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic requirements (after ARRT Certification). Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination.
(c) **Part-Time Experience**. Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to full-time work week. For example, a DRT would receive 1 week of full-time credit for each 2 weeks of half-time work.
**Specialized Assignment Definitions.** Specialized areas of radiologic technology include general diagnostic radiologic technology (R), bone densitometry (BD), mammography (M), diagnostic ultrasound (S), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MR), cardiovascular-interventional technology (CV), and qualify management (QM).
**Computed Tomography (CT).** This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to sue the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and the emphasize the aspects of particular interest to the physician. **References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II, Appendix G25. _(REVISED June 26, 2014)_**
**_This can be found in the local HR Office_**
**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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
**Physical Requirements:******Heavy Lifting and carrying of 10-14 lbs. Reaching above shoulders use of fingers. Walking and standing 1- 8 hours per day.
### HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
**NOTE: ** The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.****
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### BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered:http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.**
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:** Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
### OTHER INFORMATION:
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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### HOW TO APPLY:
**All applicants are encouraged to apply online.**
**To apply for this position**, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 03, 2015 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click **Apply Online** to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click **Submit My Answers** to submit your application package.
*NOTE*: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
### REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
**All Applicants _must_ submit the following documents in order to ensure a complete application packet:**
**1. Application for Associated Health Occupations (VA Form 10-2850c)** - (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf) **(REQUIRED)**
**2.** **Resume/CV (REQUIRED)
**3.****Copy of Certification- must include ADVANCED CERTIFICATION for CT (REQUIRED)**
**4.** **Notification of Personnel Action (****SF-50) -**All current Federal employees must submit a **SF-50** that shows current grade, step, and salary. Awards/Cash incentives SF-50 will not be accepted **(Required from all Current Federal Employees)**
**5.** Any other applicable documents such as a DD-214, SF-15, ICTAP/CTAP documentation, etc. **(Submit if applicable)**
Please use this checklist__to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.**
Veterans' Preference:** When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
**Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: **You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1519090.
*NOTE*: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
### AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Jamie J. Roberts
Phone: (937)268-6511x2510
Email: JAMIE.ROBERTS@VA.GOV
Agency Information:
VHA Dayton VAMC
Department of Veteran Affairs
4100 West Third Street
HRM Service
Dayton, OH
45428
### WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on “Application Status.” For a more detailed update of your status, click on “more information.” Information regarding applicant notification pointscan be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
*Job Title:* Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)
*Department:* Department Of Veterans Affairs
*Agency:* Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
*SALARY RANGE:* $44,621.00 to $58,012.00 / Per Year
*OPEN PERIOD:* Wednesday, October 14, 2015 to Tuesday, November 3, 2015
*SERIES & GRADE:* GS-0647-08
*POSITION INFORMATION:* Part Time 24 hours - Permanent
*PROMOTION POTENTIAL:* 08
*DUTY LOCATIONS:* 2 vacancies in the following location: Dayton, OH
*WHO MAY APPLY:* External Announcement: Open to Federal Employees of Other Agencies and U.S. Citizens
*SECURITY CLEARANCE:* Public Trust - Background Investigation
*SUPERVISORY STATUS:* No
*Control Number:* 417208400
*Job Announcement Number:* KO-16-JR-1519090-BU