Vacancy title:
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare, Civil & Government, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026

Duty Station:
Rest of Kenya | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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 computed tomography (CT) - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently - as applicable]

Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently] and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination

[In modalities that require advanced certification - to support their continued development - technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.]

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 an 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).]

Credentialing Standards

Public Law 97-35 - the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 - requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel

Essentially - they 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 U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

English Language Proficiency

DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)

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 Radiological Technologist GS-13: The incumbent serves as the Chief of Diagnostics at the VA Black Hills Health Care System

The Diagnostics Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) encompasses Radiology and Laboratory services

He/She has direct line supervisory responsibility for department managers

The incumbent has direct responsibility for all technical aspects and patient care functions of the Diagnostic ICC

Experience: At least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level that fully meets the KSAs at that level

Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs:

i. Knowledge of VISN or national initiatives and/or intra-agency workgroups or committees

ii. Ability to develop and/or recommend national policies and/or directives

iii. Ability to perform VHA Central Office special projects and activities

iv. Skill in managing resources at a complex facility or organization - i.e. - space - equipment - supplies - personnel a regional or national level

v. Knowledge of Imaging Program Administrator

i. Ability to - provide the full range of supervisory duties which includes responsibility for assignment of work - performance evaluations - selection of staff - and recommendation of awards - advancements - and disciplinary actions

ii. Skill in administrative management (e.g. - budgeting - contracting - procurement and property management) in accordance with VHA regulations

iii. Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines - upper management - VISN level staff and/or VHA Central Office

iv. Ability to plan and execute short and long-range programs and/or goals through project management and tactical/strategic planning as well as develop and oversee complex quality programs addressing outcome management and performance benchmarks

v. Knowledge of concepts - principles - and methodologies of a significantly high- level imaging program that includes complex subsections such as diagnostic radiology - nuclear medicine and/or radiation oncology operations in order to assess program effectiveness and provide authoritative guidance for operations - personnel - and management

vi. Ability to develop - implement - maintain - and enforce departmental programs - policies - procedures and protocols to ensure and maintain required documentation for compliance with safety - environmental and infection control standards - and with Joint Commission - FDA - NRC- NHPP - ACR - HIPPA - and other federal regulations

Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience at least 5 years

knowledge of Imaging department functions and modalities

excellent communication skills

strong customer experience skills

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series

For more information - refer to Required Documents below

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:

Serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to diagnostic imaging (radiology) and pathology/laboratory medicine services.

Directs - plans - organizes - and coordinates the overall administrative and clinical operations of the Diagnostics Service - ensuring integration and efficient delivery of high-quality diagnostic services to Veterans.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Required Documents

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series

 https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/Applying.asp

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