Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Ultrasound)
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Ultrasound) right now, this vacancy will be reside in South Carolina. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Charleston, SC
Duties:
The Ultrasound Technologist coordinates a variety of technical procedures that! require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease in the clinic. Will perform duties as radiologic technologist.
Summary
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?
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 pai! d 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/ .
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST FOUR (4) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A REGISTERED DRT.
Your salary and grade will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB). The PSB is a peer review process. The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.
Qualifications & Evaluations
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, of this part.)
Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the Amer! ican Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R).
Experience or 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), and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology.
Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must 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 E! ducation, and be certified as radiographers in their field.
English! Language Proficiency. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, of this part.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for consideration, you must have a minimum of 4 years working experience as Registered Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist with a (ARRT) certification.
Diagnostic Ultrasound (Sonography) (S). Diagnostic ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes. The practitioner must be competent in the production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The sonographer is regarded as the expert source of all ultrasound imaging, and the interpreting radiologist relies heavily on the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the sonographers in providing a final interpretation. Within this specialization there is a diverse range of ultrasound imagi! ng sub-specialties. These include: 1) diagnostic medical sonography - abdominal, neurologic, obstetrical/gynecologic, and ophthalmic; 2) cardiac sonography - adult and pediatric echocardiography; and 3) vascular technology - vascular and related organs.
GS-09
Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) directly related to the position being filled, and fully meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)at that level and shown below: In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
- 1 Ability to balance the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures;
- 3. Ability to assess factors! that may contraindicate the procedure;
5. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions; and
6. Knowledgeable in pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ARDMS Certification
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G25, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standards, dated March 17, 2006.
Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, sitting and bending over equipment, light to moderate lifting and can be extremely stressful.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL 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 considerat! ion 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.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for compatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
Benefits & Other Info
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 vis! it us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850c IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( http://www4.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; th! is process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online: Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire . Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf . Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload: Complete this cover page http://staffing.o! pm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 984405 . You m! ust use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, November 08, 2013
More Info
Charleston
SC
2013-10-26T02:46:01.380280
354103500
Excepted Service Permanent
GS
65108
52643
1
VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
New appointees will be required to serve a probationary period of one year.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Drug Testing Designated Positions: In accordance with Executive Order 12564, Federal employees hired in a drug testing designated position will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use during employment.
Vet Pro Credentialing: Individuals selected for positions that have patient care responsibili! ties are subject to undergoing an electronic credentialing process called VetPro. As part of this process it will be necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure and certifications using VetPro. The candidate selected will be provided with further information on how to use Vet Pro.
Applicant's Responsibility: It is the applicant's responsibility to submit documentation to support his/her application for this position. Applicant is responsible for ensuring that all experience, education, formal training, award recognition, etc. are documented in the application package. Experience may include voluntary or other non-paid experience in the appropriate field. If you feel that your training record contains information pertinent to your qualifications, then you must submit a printed copy of your training record with your applications package. Your training record will become a part of the speci! fic vacancy file and will not be filed in the official personnel folder! .
This announcement is not intended to cover all aspects of the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of this position. Request for copies, return of forms or transfer of consideration to another announcement will not be honored.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, lawful political affiliation, marital status, disability or membership or non-membership in a labor union.
Reasonable Accommodation: This Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, you must notify the agency. This decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Per Year
VHA-14-NZ984405-BRC
You MUST provide a complete Application Package which includes:
5. If prior military service and you are requesting veterans' pr! eference, include copy of your DD Forms 214 (REQUIRED). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf ) and submit a letter from the VA documenting service connected disability, if applicable.
1-Full-Time
0647-Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=984405&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-10-26T02:46:01.380321
VHA-14-NZ984405-BRC
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
15514-United States Citizens
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please del! iver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Departmen! t of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:07:43 GMT
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