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Events Help Center Search Back to results Apply Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Mammography Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Central Texas Veterans Health Care System CTVHCS Apply Print Share Save
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Summary This position is in the Diagnostic Imaging Service and serves all locations at VA Central Texas Health Care System. This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of breast imaging examinations including mammography interventional procedures of the breast and extensive knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act VHA certification in mammography ACR accreditation in mammography tomography breast ultrasound stereotactic biopsy and breast MRI.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02102026 to 02202026 Salary 82933 to - 107807 per year Pay scale & grade GS 10 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Temple TX 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0647 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CAZM-12884443-26-LMB Control number 857238900
Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules pay scales and evaluation criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency NOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information refer to Required Documents below. This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens.
Videos Duties Help Major duties include but are not limited to Accurately operates diagnostic mammography equipment to obtain screening mammography diagnostic mammography digital breast tomosynthesis etc. examinations of acceptable quality utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes. Works under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Technologist and Chief Technologist and rotates all responsibilities within the Mammography section. Knowledge of breast anatomy and physiology including location appearance and function of the breast and knowledge of changes to the breast caused by common medical and surgical diseases. Performs all aspects of Mammography imaging to include all breast imaging examinations including QA mammography and interventional procedures of the breast. Works independently on most exams but confers with Assistant Chief Technologist or Chief Technologist Radiologists and Lead Interpreting Physician on more difficult problems. Evaluates work performance of lower-level employees and recommends performance ratings to Assistant Chief Technologist or Chief Technologist. Provides on-the-job training for employees. Assists in managing day-to-day operations of the Mammography section to include reviewing of upcoming scheduled appointments to ensure appropriateness of exam and assist radiologist in the pre-screening and protocoling process. Review incoming orders for appropriateness and defer any unique requests to the radiologist for review. Incumbent will report machine deficiencies and ensure work orders are submitted for Biomedical assistance or vendor to access issue. Ensures all supplies needed to perform procedures. Responsible for clinic cancellation due to tech call-out or on leave. Assists in managing leave to ensure there is a minimum number of staff to cover operating three machines. Deals with emergency leave as they come up and defers requests beyond their scope to the Assistant Chief Technologist. Responsible to train new staff upon hiring and ensure they have completed all mandatory training as required yearly. The Advanced DRTMammography is the primary interface with schedulers. Will work individually with the section nurse to get biopsies or special procedures on the schedule and inform the radiologist of the exam. Responsible to handle informal complaints from the employees and do what he/she can to resolve the issue. The incumbent will interface with the Assistant Chief Technologist and Chief Technologist on areas of concern that are outside the scope of their duties and requiring supervisory intervention. The Advanced DRTMammography is the go-to person to assist staff in resolving work related problems. The incumbent must evaluate the patient body habitus based on the patients age size condition of skin placing markers if indicated position limiting disabilities and previous breast augmentation or surgeries to determine proper exposure technique settings. Positions patients accurately applying knowledge of anatomy and imaging equipment to provide optimal visualization. Incorporates equipment components to obtain all required visualization including angulations compression paddles and manipulation of imaging factors. Performs diagnostic mammograms on patients with identified breast problems. Performs additional mammographic projections from protocol or direction from Radiologist. This procedure requires extensive knowledge of special projections and non-standard patient positioning that is essential to resolve identified problems.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Recruitment Incentive Sign-on Bonus Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station Relocation Assistance Not Authorized Pay Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year 13-26 days of annual leave 13 days of sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays per year Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave After 12 months of employment up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth adoption or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy After 60 days of employment full time employees with a total family income below 144000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25 of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of 416.66. Retirement Traditional federal pension 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5 in contributions by VA Insurance Federal health vision dental term lifelong-term care many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement Telework Not Available Virtual This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement 674-53513-F Permanent Change of Station PCS Not Authorized