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Types of positions availble under Diagnostics
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SUMMARY
Operates equipment to conduct bone densitometry tests and assists radiologist or physician with special procedures. Prepares equipment and patients for diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures. Performs technical and administrative densitometry activities. Ensures health protective measures such as universal precautions and radiation protection measures are established and employed. Assists the radiation oncologist. Manages densitometry functions and activities. Related DOD Occupational Subgroup: 313.
QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 Knowledge. Human anatomy and physiology; medical terminology and ethics; legal aspects of medicine; healthcare accreditation standards; radiation physics, biology, and protection; basic electronics theory; techniques of operating x-ray and specialized diagnostic imaging equipment; radiographic positioning; patient care and monitoring techniques; image recording media and processing techniques; sensitometric and quality control procedures; aseptic and sterile techniques; reactions to contrast media; cardiopulmonary resuscitation and methods of recording the fluoroscopic image.
2.2 Education. Completion of high school or general education development equivalency with successful completion of courses in algebra, and biology or general science are mandatory. Successful completion of high school or collegiate courses in chemistry and physics is desirable.
2.3 Training. The following training is mandatory:
2.3.1 Completion of an accredited radiologic course. Also, experience operating x-
ray equipment, and producing and processing radiographs. Experience
performing or supervising functions such as producing radiographs, assisting
with fluoroscopy and special radiographic procedures, or treating disease by
radiotherapy.
2.3.2 Completion of Certified Operator Training on specific Prodigy/Lunar (GE)
Bone Densitometer equipment.
2.3.3 Must have and maintain licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist.
2.3.4 Must have four hours of documented radiation safety training within the last
twenty-four months.
2.4 At least 12 months of bone densitometry experience within the last 36 months.
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QUALIFICATIONS.
Graduation from a radiation therapy training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT).
Current registration as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Have a minimum of 60 months of experience in radiotherapy treatments, conventional and CT simulation, and have demonstrated proficiency with radiotherapy treatments and simulation.
Management experience as a chief therapist, able to train and supervise radiation therapists performing simulations, radiotherapy treatments, stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy treatments, and prostate brachytherapy treatments.
Experience with Varian Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators, Multi-Leaf Collimator workstations, ADAC treatment planning systems, IMPAC record & verify systems, fabrication of custom treatment device, stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy, prostate brachytherapy, CT advantage Sim and simulation
Desired qualifications. In addition to the minimum required qualifications identified above, 120 months of experience is highly desired.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Be continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.
Have documented credentials attesting to scope of radiology practice and any special procedures requested.
Be board certified in diagnostic radiology.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Be continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.
Have documented credentials attesting to scope of interventional practice and currency in various radiological special procedures.
Be board certified.
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QUALIFICATIONS.
2.1 Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory as indicated:
2.1.1 Health physics principles for the protection of personnel from hazards associated with electromagnetic and particulate radiation.
2.1.2 Principles of physics for care and treatment of patients.
2.2 Education. The following education is mandatory as indicated:
2.2.1 Undergraduate academic specialization in physics, radio biology, radiological physics, radiation biophysics, or other health physics related subjects acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF.
2.2.2 Master's degree in radio biological, medical or health physics.
2.3 Experience. The following experience is mandatory as indicated:
2.3.1 A minimum of 24 months of experience within the last 36 months is mandatory in health physics assignments. Experience must include assignments in such activities as personnel monitoring; conducting radiological protection surveys; monitoring the treatment and disposal of radioactive wastes; or supervision and direction of the Health Physics Program. Experience must include the physics aspect of radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic radiology.
2.4 Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics is mandatory.
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SUMMARY. Participates in the multi-disciplinary management of cancer patients. Evaluates patients to determine suitability for radiation therapy. Treats pathological conditions with various types and sources of radiation. Manages radiotherapy services. Related DoD Occupational Group: 260127.
2 QUALIFICATIONS.
2.1 Experience. Completion of a residency in radiation oncology acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF, is mandatory.
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QUALIFICATIONS.
1.1 Graduation from a radiation therapy training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT).
1.2 Current registration as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
1.3 Have a minimum of 24 months of experience within the last 60 months in clinical radiotherapy under the supervision of either a board-certified radiation oncologist or a radiotherapy physicist.
1.4 Desired qualifications. In addition to the minimum required qualifications identified above, the following qualifications are highly desired:
1.4.1 Experience with Varian Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators, MLC workstations, ADAC treatment planning systems, IMPAC record & verify systems, fabrication of custom treatment device, stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy, prostate brachytherapy, CT advantage Sim and simulation.
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