Public Notice For Direct Hire (Medical Occupations) - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.

• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Grades GS-06 through GS-08

• Collaborating with CDC, State and local researchers and provide medical and health services research expertise in developing, monitoring, and revising study protocols, data collection instruments, questionnaires, and related documentation for new and ongoing projects for the prevention of diseases.

• Analyzing data collected and compiled from intramural and extramural studies of specific disease prevention.

• Working with program managers, policy makers, and experts in the fields of public health and health services research from across CDC as well as from other Federal agencies, state and local health departments, and nongovernmental organizations to improve the quality and scientific rigor of health services research and evaluation.

• Applying a thorough knowledge of health services research methodology and extramural procurement procedures and responsibilities to develop contracts and task orders to assess disease prevention programs, policies, and managerial issues.

Basic Qualifications:

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. NOTE: Transcripts/Program Certification required.

• Education: You 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 Education.

• Qualifying educational programs for radiography and radiation therapy technology are available in accredited colleges, universities, hospitals, medical schools, or postsecondary technical or vocational schools. Education or training from programs based in hospitals must have been from those hospitals that were accredited at the time of the education or training by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association.

AND

• Certification: You must be certified as a radiographer in your field.

The following also 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.

1. 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, & competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency

Minimum Qualifications:

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement as defined below:

• GS-06:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service that includes the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists/other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment.
• GS-07:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Service that includes the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists/other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment.
• GS-08:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service that includes the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists/other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.