Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-General/CT/Bone Densitometry (Dual Modality)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Augusta, ME · 1 mo ago
$200/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must include only sections where posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the job posting.
Key info:
- Summary: eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet eligibility, submit application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount up to $200,000 and eligibility period one to five years determined by VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review.
- Qualifications: Basic Requirements: US Citizenship (non-citizens only if cannot recruit qualified citizens). Certification: ARRT (R) required. Advanced ARRT certification required for assignments that include CT, MRI, or Mammography duties performed independently. Advanced certification indicates independent operation, clinical competency, passed exam. For modalities requiring advanced certification, technologists without advanced cert may get OJT with oversight.
- Education: Completion of full-time training course at least 24 months (or equivalent) in post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by certificate or associate degree, accredited by JRCERT or other DOE recognized agencies. NOTE: Assignment to clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in assignment description.
- English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
- Grade Determinations: GS 9 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to next lower grade (GS 8) directly related to position, demonstrating clinical competencies described at that level. Employees at this level fully functional as advanced DRT, carry out tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond full performance level, clinical instruction, basic QM type duties within program.
Then sections for modalities:
Computed Tomography (CT): description of knowledge needed.
General Radiologic Technology (R): description.
Bone Densitometry (BD): description plus list of KSAs (1-6) with some asterisks.
Physical Requirements: Light to Moderate lifting and carrying up to 44 lbs, limited to 35 lbs with straight pulling, pushing, reaching at and above shoulders, use of both hands and fingers required, walking and/or standing (6-8 hours), crawling, kneeling, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
Physical Environment: description of facility size/layout adequate for patient comfort, privacy, special needs, fostering workflow, includes areas for imaging exams, control rooms, processing, image interpretation, patient changing, recovery/post-procedural care, waiting, administration, storage, record filing, medical physics services, engineering services, staff. Hospital Care setting.
Duties: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-General/CT/Bone Densitometry position is in Diagnostic Imaging Service at VA Maine Healthcare System located at Augusta, ME location. Full time 40 hours per week. Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, chest unit, general diagnostic units. Duties include but not limited to: Direct radiography, computed radiography and digital imaging used to capture and process images. Performs DEXA bone density exams of spine, femur and extremities. Performs fluoroscopic imaging during examinations conducted by other providers. Prepares contrast materials under direction of Radiologist for examinations requiring injectable solutions such as IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms, arthrography and barium suspensions, and CT Contrast for purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of GI tract. Performs all linear and complex motion tomography and is familiar in setting up machine and setting factors for density control. Advises Radiologists, participating providers or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of examinations requiring immediate attention. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff, self. Performs imaging using direct radiography, computed radiography, and computed tomography. Knowledge of procedures results in accurate and properly processed radiographs. Performs computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies. Schedules patients for examinations. Maintains records of CT patients examined, examination performed, scans taken and type of scans. Performs bone densitometry examinations utilizing the Hologic DEXA scanner. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Trains students in radiographic technique including positioning, exposure factors, patient identification, and environmental factors which result in optimal imaging and meet needs of students during rotation. In absence of Lead technologist, performs daily checks/calibrations on equipment (crash cart - DR room CR systems - and CT Scanner Room) to ensure correct function. Assists with other functions such as reception, registration, patient preparation, maintenance of records, as well as other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full time - variable tours - weekends - holidays - on-call. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F03190
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: - Authorized - Contact Hannah.nielson@va.gov EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Learn more Assignment Code - 43
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off 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 $144,000 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 life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Notifications: This position is in an AFGE Bargaining Unit. This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is covered by a special salary rate. Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50's will be accepted. Narrative responses to the knowledge - skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
We need to output HTML with sections: maybe About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (qualifications, certifications, education, citizenship, English proficiency, experience), Skills (maybe KSAs list), Benefits (Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Child Care Subsidy, Retirement, Insurance, EDRP?), Pay, Schedule.
But we must only include sections when posting has real specific content. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific content for Pay: "Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)". That's specific enough.
Schedule: "Full time - variable tours - weekends - holidays - on-call. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position." That's specific.
Benefits: we have Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Child Care Subsidy, Retirement, Insurance, EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program). Also maybe "Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional". That's specific.
We also have "Functional Statement #: F03190" maybe not needed as heading; could be metadata but we can drop.
We have "Assignment Code - 43" maybe drop.
We have "Learn more" maybe drop.
We have "EDRP Authorized: - Authorized - Contact Hannah.nielson@va.gov EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process." That's specific.
We have "Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized." Those are specifics but maybe we can include under Benefits? They are not benefits but maybe we can include a section "Additional Information"? But headings limited to predefined list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We cannot create other headings. So we need to fit info into those.
We have "Qualifications" and "Requirements" both allowed. Might combine? The instruction says use headings for those sections. We can have both Qualifications and Requirements if content exists. But we must avoid duplication. Could put citizenship, certification, education, English proficiency under Qualifications. Experience under Requirements? Or we could put all under Qualifications and leave Requirements empty? But we must not emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So if we include Requirements heading, we must have real specific content. We have experience requirement (GS 9 experience). That's specific. So we can put that under Requirements.
Qualifications: certification, education, citizenship, English proficiency.
Skills: maybe the KSAs list (bone densitometry KSAs) and also modality-specific knowledge (CT, General Radiologic Technology, Bone Densitometry). Could also include responsibilities? But Responsibilities heading is for duties. So we put duties under Responsibilities.
About the role: summary about EDPR and position location? Could include summary paragraph about position being eligible for EDPR, location, full-time, etc. That seems appropriate.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce something like:
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must include only sections where posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the job posting.
Key info:
- Summary: eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet eligibility, submit application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount up to $200,000 and eligibility period one to five years determined by VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review.
- Qualifications: Basic Requirements: US Citizenship (non-citizens only if cannot recruit qualified citizens). Certification: ARRT (R) required. Advanced ARRT certification required for assignments that include CT, MRI, or Mammography duties performed independently. Advanced certification indicates independent operation, clinical competency, passed exam. For modalities requiring advanced certification, technologists without advanced cert may get OJT with oversight.
- Education: Completion of full-time training course at least 24 months (or equivalent) in post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by certificate or associate degree, accredited by JRCERT or other DOE recognized agencies. NOTE: Assignment to clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in assignment description.
- English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
- Grade Determinations: GS 9 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to next lower grade (GS 8) directly related to position, demonstrating clinical competencies described at that level. Employees at this level fully functional as advanced DRT, carry out tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond full performance level, clinical instruction, basic QM type duties within program.
Then sections for modalities:
Computed Tomography (CT): description of knowledge needed.
General Radiologic Technology (R): description.
Bone Densitometry (BD): description plus list of KSAs (1-6) with some asterisks.
Physical Requirements: Light to Moderate lifting and carrying up to 44 lbs, limited to 35 lbs with straight pulling, pushing, reaching at and above shoulders, use of both hands and fingers required, walking and/or standing (6-8 hours), crawling, kneeling, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
Physical Environment: description of facility size/layout adequate for patient comfort, privacy, special needs, fostering workflow, includes areas for imaging exams, control rooms, processing, image interpretation, patient changing, recovery/post-procedural care, waiting, administration, storage, record filing, medical physics services, engineering services, staff. Hospital Care setting.
Duties: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-General/CT/Bone Densitometry position is in Diagnostic Imaging Service at VA Maine Healthcare System located at Augusta, ME location. Full time 40 hours per week. Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, chest unit, general diagnostic units. Duties include but not limited to: Direct radiography, computed radiography and digital imaging used to capture and process images. Performs DEXA bone density exams of spine, femur and extremities. Performs fluoroscopic imaging during examinations conducted by other providers. Prepares contrast materials under direction of Radiologist for examinations requiring injectable solutions such as IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms, arthrography and barium suspensions, and CT Contrast for purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of GI tract. Performs all linear and complex motion tomography and is familiar in setting up machine and setting factors for density control. Advises Radiologists, participating providers or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of examinations requiring immediate attention. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff, self. Performs imaging using direct radiography, computed radiography, and computed tomography. Knowledge of procedures results in accurate and properly processed radiographs. Performs computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies. Schedules patients for examinations. Maintains records of CT patients examined, examination performed, scans taken and type of scans. Performs bone densitometry examinations utilizing the Hologic DEXA scanner. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Trains students in radiographic technique including positioning, exposure factors, patient identification, and environmental factors which result in optimal imaging and meet needs of students during rotation. In absence of Lead technologist, performs daily checks/calibrations on equipment (crash cart - DR room CR systems - and CT Scanner Room) to ensure correct function. Assists with other functions such as reception, registration, patient preparation, maintenance of records, as well as other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full time - variable tours - weekends - holidays - on-call. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F03190
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: - Authorized - Contact Hannah.nielson@va.gov EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Learn more Assignment Code - 43
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off 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 $144,000 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 life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Notifications: This position is in an AFGE Bargaining Unit. This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is covered by a special salary rate. Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50's will be accepted. Narrative responses to the knowledge - skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
We need to output HTML with sections: maybe About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (qualifications, certifications, education, citizenship, English proficiency, experience), Skills (maybe KSAs list), Benefits (Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Child Care Subsidy, Retirement, Insurance, EDRP?), Pay, Schedule.
But we must only include sections when posting has real specific content. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific content for Pay: "Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)". That's specific enough.
Schedule: "Full time - variable tours - weekends - holidays - on-call. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position." That's specific.
Benefits: we have Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Child Care Subsidy, Retirement, Insurance, EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program). Also maybe "Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional". That's specific.
We also have "Functional Statement #: F03190" maybe not needed as heading; could be metadata but we can drop.
We have "Assignment Code - 43" maybe drop.
We have "Learn more" maybe drop.
We have "EDRP Authorized: - Authorized - Contact Hannah.nielson@va.gov EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process." That's specific.
We have "Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized." Those are specifics but maybe we can include under Benefits? They are not benefits but maybe we can include a section "Additional Information"? But headings limited to predefined list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We cannot create other headings. So we need to fit info into those.
We have "Qualifications" and "Requirements" both allowed. Might combine? The instruction says use headings for those sections. We can have both Qualifications and Requirements if content exists. But we must avoid duplication. Could put citizenship, certification, education, English proficiency under Qualifications. Experience under Requirements? Or we could put all under Qualifications and leave Requirements empty? But we must not emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So if we include Requirements heading, we must have real specific content. We have experience requirement (GS 9 experience). That's specific. So we can put that under Requirements.
Qualifications: certification, education, citizenship, English proficiency.
Skills: maybe the KSAs list (bone densitometry KSAs) and also modality-specific knowledge (CT, General Radiologic Technology, Bone Densitometry). Could also include responsibilities? But Responsibilities heading is for duties. So we put duties under Responsibilities.
About the role: summary about EDPR and position location? Could include summary paragraph about position being eligible for EDPR, location, full-time, etc. That seems appropriate.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll produce something like:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Skills
- ... ...
Benefits
- ... ...
Pay
...
Schedule
...
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract each. About the role: Should include that position is eligible for EDPR, student loan repayment, award up to $200k, eligibility 1-5 years, location Augusta ME, full-time 40 hrs/week, Diagnostic Imaging Service at VA Maine Healthcare System, position is Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-General/CT/Bone Densitometry. Also maybe mention that it's not virtual, etc. But schedule and pay separate