Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

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• Directs and administers the unit including maintenance of accreditation for all radiology services such as general radiologic imaging, CT scanning, ultrasound, mammography, and other services.
• Promotes Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans and maintains progressive involvement ensuring optimal radiological services. Develops operating policies and procedures.
• Utilizes available guidelines with Indian Health Services (IHS) Radiology policies, the Service Unit and Great Plains Area Indian Health Services Operational goals and objectives. Accreditation requirements, policy and procedures manuals, and the Civil service regulations.
• Serves as the focal point within the work unit for all property and supply management activities.
• Serves as the primary requesting official for work orders involving the maintenance, repair and/or installation of equipment for requisitions involving non-medical equipment and supplies.
• Implements the provisions of regulatory EEO guidelines and practices and utilizes all resources available in carrying out the provisions and objectives of the federal EEO program.
• Performs assignments that require assisting the Radiologist or other physicians by operating complex highly sophisticated x-ray and auxiliary equipment to produce specialized studies.
• Oversees and manages contracts and other financial transactions on behalf of the work unit.
• Performs technical and professional duties as a radiology imaging technician consistent with current certification and experience (CT scanning, ultrasound, mammography, general radiology).

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Applicants 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.

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 that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

Applications will be considered incomplete without proof.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Supervise or oversee other staff members in x-ray by review of assignments, evaluate performance, counsel on work, performance or conduct issues, interview potential hires; ensure accreditation requirements and maintained with the x-ray program in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines; receive and complete requests from medical provider for examinations, i.e. computerized and tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies, non-complex and complex x-rays and images, consult with medical providers on requests received, provide expert reading of requests received; assure radiology equipment is properly maintained and repaired, calibrations of equipment are properly completed, etc.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.


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Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.