Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 04/13/2026.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States
• (Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.) Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from [other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education(DOE)]
• Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT)(R)
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• 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: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-10: Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Creditable experience includes: carrying out assigned tasks independently, performing varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program
• ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
• knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers
• ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
• knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
• knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
• knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients
• The incumbent functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below
• The incumbent provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams, has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work
• *Ability to resolve informal employee complaints
• *Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations
• Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G25
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-10
• Physical Requirements: Light to Moderate lifting and carrying, up to 44 pounds
• straight pulling
• pushing
• reaching at and above shoulders
• use of both hands and fingers required
• walking and/or standing (6-8hours)
• crawling
• kneeling
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.