Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

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About the Position: This position is located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

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, 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.

Basic Requirement for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography): Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.

Essentially, they must (1) 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 Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field.(Note: You must attach a copy of your radiology certification and/or transcripts.) The following meet these requirements: (1) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.

(2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence, as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes explaining mammography procedures to patients; performing complex screening and/or diagnostic mammography studies; assisting staff clinicians in performing various breast biopsies; and maintaining appropriate patients examination records.

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

• Perform a full repertoire of breast imaging examinations and procedures ranging from the routine to the difficult using highly specialized mammography and ultrasound equipment.
• Receive patients, explain methods of procedures, position patients, and set up and adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures.
• Perform radiographic examinations, screening mammography of the breast on patients that range in age from adolescent to adult to geriatric using specialized procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of the department's imaging equipment Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures and perform and document tests as recommended by the imaging device vendor.
• Maintain records of patients treated, registry of exams, examinations performed, and equipment maintenance listings.