Job details
Salary $31,520 - $40,974 a year job type full-time
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Summary
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The primary purpose of the position is to provide direct assistant to the radiologic staff to enhance the care of the patient who is undergoing an x-ray procedureThe position is designed to maximize the use of technical skills of radiologic technologists.
Responsibilities
Major duties as assigned, but not limited to: the health technician is a multi-functional position that provides direct patient care during the exam process and is instrumental in assisting staff radiologists, diagnostic radiology technologists and medical instrument technologists in the performance of their duties.
The health technician also provides direct patient care by monitoring the health of the patient during their stay in imaging service and managing inpatient processed and prepared for examsThe incumbent must have the knowledge and skill sufficient to observe and report on any reactions on the part of patients to medication or breathing machinesThe incumbent ensures coordination with escort to return patient to their designated area.
The employee is responsible for assisting the radiologist and technologists in performing complex imaging exams, especially during biopsy procedures and all invasive proceduresThe position is designed to enhance the ability of the physician to carry out the procedure without using additional physicians or staff nurseThe incumbent must have skill and knowledge in passing/retrieving medical instruments and materials to the radiologist while performing diagnostic examsMay be required to assemble or help assemble equipment to be used during various imaging procedures using sterile technique when necessary.
Employee will work with all modalities: mammography, ct, mri, diagnostic ultrasound, special procedures and general radiology sectionsMust be multi-faceted in knowledge and procedures of each modality to ensure appropriate level of care is administeredEmployee will work in multiple locations throughout imaging serviceThe incumbent must be knowledgeable in equipment terminology, contrast (drug) terminology and supply terminology.
The employee is responsible for escorting patients throughout the imaging service and transporting patients to and from wards when necessaryEscorts patients from the imaging service waiting room to a dressing area and, if necessary, helps patients get appropriately dressed for their procedureAssists patients in getting on and off examination tables if requiredIf necessary, assists patients to a bathroom following their examinationHelps clean patients in the event of spills and assists patients with changing gownsAssists the x-ray, ultrasound, ct, or mri technologists in cleaning and disinfecting x-ray tables and other equipment after patient useAssists in monitoring wheelchair and litter bound patients and helps ensure these patient`s needs are met while in the imaging service.
The incumbent informs patients of pre-examination procedures and/or requirements such as npo, latest period timeframe to take medications or to commence medication(s), proper bowel preparation as ordered, take detailed and complete physical and medical histories on patients as directedSets up patients for treatment or tests that may include, but limited to, bloodwork or starting ivDirects or assists patients to imaging exam room, monitors patients when technologist leaves the exam roomFor safe practices, health technicians, while working in the mri section, will always be present due to the magnetic field in the mri suiteThe employee will complete their yearly training requirement on level 1 mri safety trainingThey must be ready at all times to prevent an untoward event while the patient is in the scanning room.
The incumbent performs a variety of clerical and administrative activities including, but not limited to, picking up supplies as needed, retrieval of mammography film jackets from and filing of film jackets to the department film library, preparing appointment/exam instruction letters for mailing, faxing release of information forms to other medical facilities, filing paper reports in proper film jackets, recognizing and giving priority handling to all emergency patient needs, separating and packaging x-ray films to be sent to the federal records center, if necessary, and rotating current and previous years film filesMay be required to receive and register patientsEmployee may be required to digitize hard copy films into the ctvhcs picture archival and communication system (pacs).the employee must also use computer functions and software to prepare documents that may include, but are not limited to word processing, database and spreadsheets to enter, maintain, and retrieve patient records/data.
Work schedule: monday through friday, 7:30 a.mTo 4:00 p.m.
Position description title/pd#: health technician (radiology)/ 04230a
Physical requirements: heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling; pulling hand over hand; pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (8 hours); standing (8 hours); kneeling (2 hours); depth perception; hearing (aid permitted).
Travel required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
4
Job family (series)
0640 health aid and technician
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen to Apply Now
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A complete application package; resume, transcripts, etc.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the individual occupational requirement and the minimum qualification requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
Health technician, gs-04 grade level:
Individual occupational requirement:
ExperiencePositions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometristsTherefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filledOr
Education and trainingSuccessful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position, health technician (radiology)(transcript required)
Minimum qualifications requirement:
ExperienceHave at least six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience at the gs-3 grade or equivalent level that gave me the knowledge, skills, abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this positionOr
Qualifying experience includes but may not be limited to: support duties to medical or health personnel such as radiologists, x-ray technicians or radiologic technologists that required application of the knowledge, methods and techniques of the position to be filled.
Note: applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
EducationPossess successful completion of two (2) years of study that include at least 12 semester hours in subjects where it is directly related to the work of a health technician (radiology)Or
Note: transcripts must be submitted, and education must be from an accredited college or university(transcript required)
Experience/education combinationPossess a combination of education and experience as described above(transcript required)
To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned)Then identify the percentage of required experience you possessAdd the two percentagesThe total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the gs-04For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position a transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienc
Education
Note: only education or degrees recognized by the u.sDepartment of education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for federal employmentYou 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.
If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application: if your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application
Additional information
As required by executive order 14043, federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 regardless of the employee`s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by lawIf selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against covid-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by november 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after november 22The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement
Va supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergenciesThis position may be authorized for teleworkTelework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The interagency career transition assistance plan (ictap) and career transition assistance plan (ctap) provide eligible displaced va competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the jobInformation about ictap and ctap eligibility is on opm`s career transition resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
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 employeeVa may offer newly-appointed federal employee`s credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military serviceThis credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leaveSuch credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an alternate application.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specificWe will not make assumptions regarding your experienceApplicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (ns)/low risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
Documents accepted:
Cover letter
Dd-214/ statement of service
Diploma/ ged
Disability letter (schedule a)
Disability letter (va)
License
Of-306
Other application documentation
Other (2)
Other (3)
Other (4)
Other (5)
Pcs orders
Performance appraisal
Professional certification
Proof of enrollment
Proof of marriage status
Resume
Separation notice (rif)
Sf-15
Sf-50/ notification of personnel action
Transcript
Documents required:
Resume
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your sf-50, transcript, ictap/ctap documentation (for displaced federal employees)You will not be contacted for additional informationApplicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans` preference: since the direct-hire recruitment authority is being used, traditional veterans` preference rules do not applyQualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted onlineApplying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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This job is open to
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Clarification from the agency
All us citizensDirect hire authority: this position is being filled using direct-hire authority (covid-19 - va 002) in-accordance with 5 u.s.c3304(a)(3) and 5 cfr 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
