Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Location: Fort Meade South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist right now, this career will be placed in South Dakota. More details about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 475331 (Include # on all documents)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT FORT MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA
RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED
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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. VA BHHCS provides primary, surgical, behaviroal health, community living center (nursing home care) and domicilliary (residential rehabilitation treatment program -- RRTP) care for veterans residing in South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
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 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/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
Designated Drug Testing required
Background Security Investigation required
VETPRO credentialing verification process required
Education and certification by ARRT
DUTIES:
DUTIES: The incumbent functions in the role of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Diagnostic Ultrasound), Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologist. This individual will also be responsible for assisting with the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) in the Imaging Department. Serving in this position requires possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other Â"core competenciesÂ" associated with current radiologic technology. The position also requires the possession and application of knowledge involving diagnostic ultrasound examination of multiple areas of the body; assisting in biopsy procedures and vascular studies. The technologist receives only general guidance from the radiologist as he/she will not always be in close proximity. Emergencies will be managed by the technologist with the support of emergency response teams at the scanning sight.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT FORT MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA.
HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week. S ubject to rotating tours; weekends and holidays included and on-call status.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship - Must be a naturalized or U.S. Citizen.
Certification - All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R).
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 associateÂ's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: Grade and step determined by Professional Standards Board.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:51:20 GMT