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Summary This position is located in the Radiology Department of the Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna (ACL) Indian Health Center, Acomita, NM. You will serve as the supervisor responsible for the administrative and technical direction of the Radiology Department which includes planning, directing, controlling and evaluating the effectiveness of the radiology services. Responsibilities Provides supervision and oversight to complex, technical work for diagnostic radiologic positions consisting of a technologist (Computed Tomography) and technicians ranging from grades GS-5 to GS-10. Provides oversight and monitors diagnostic imaging procedures and radiation therapy treatments, e.g., x-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, and other procedures to ensure compliance with established procedures. Performs diagnostic radiological procedures, receiving patients and explaining procedures, making routine radiographs and tomography, setting up x-ray rooms, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready. Develops and implements long and short-term goals, objectives and annual department work plan and budget. Furthers the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity by taking positive steps to ensure the accomplishments of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employee practices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST SERIES, 0647 Basic Requirements: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they 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. All applicants must also meet the Additional Requirements below. Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, to qualify for the grade GS-11, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (obtained in public or private sector) in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists or other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment. Specialized experience includes providing supervision or oversight of diagnostic imaging procedures and radiation therapy treatments, e.g., X-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, and other procedures to ensure compliance with established procedures; performing diagnostic radiological procedures, receiving patients and explaining procedures, and ensuring X-ray rooms, sterile supplies and equipment are ready; maintaining proper repair, cleaning and functioning of X-ray and film processing equipment; reviewing work processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to ensure accurate results and safety of patients and staff. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has Basic requirements. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. 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. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. 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. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a one-year service agreement will be required. Failure to fulfill the one-year service agreement may result in repayment of recruitment incentives. 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. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.