Dental X-Ray Technician in Fort Wainwright, AK

Dental X-Ray Technician - Federal government of the United States - Fort Wainwright, AK - work from home job

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: Summary

About the Position: This position is for the Bassett Army Community Hospital, Directorate of Dental, Clinical Dentistry, located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview
• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

07/12/2023 to 07/31/2023

Salary

$42,491 - $55,244 per year

Currently this position is authorized a 2.01% cost of living allowance (COLA) in addition to the salary advertised.

Pay scale & grade

GS 5

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

HAJT239060724321HW

Control number

736804000

This job is open to

Duties
• Serve as a dental x-ray technician in a dental clinic.
• Assist and train less experienced staff on aspects of dental radiography in accordance with 42 CFR 75 and Dental Command (DENCOM) standards.
• Set up x-ray room.
• Take intra and extra-oral radiographs, panoramic and cephalometric x-rays, conforming to established techniques for qualitative diagnosis.
• Clean, disinfect and sterilize x-ray equipment and instruments.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Defense Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing any of the following, assisting customers or patients in a medical environment or assisting patients with medical care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as dental assisting; dental hygiene, or dental radiography. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .

Additional information
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights may be applicable for current DoD employees in many circumstances.
• Currently this position is authorized a 2.48% cost of living allowance (COLA) in addition to the salary advertised.
• Advertised salary range does not include the 2.48% tax free cost of living allowance (COLA).
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series. This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons A job offer to an applicant who is not a current employee subject to this requirement will be withdrawn if the candidate refuses to undergo immunization screening.
• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Dental X-Ray Technician - Federal government of the United States - Fort Wainwright, AK - work from home job

Expected salary: $42491 - 55244 per year

Location: Fort Wainwright, AK
Dental X-Ray Technician - Federal government of the United States - Fort Wainwright, AK - work from home job

Job date: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:25:15 GMT

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