Work Study Radiology Shadowing Jobs in Kent, WA (NOW HIRING)

This role is available within the Defense Health Agency at the Army Medical Center Madigan, specifically in the Department of Radiology, situated in Tacoma, Washington.

This is a Direct Hire opportunity, and a recruitment incentive may be offered. Candidates who are entering Federal service for the first time may have the chance to negotiate their salary. Additionally, prior non-Federal work experience may be considered for leave accrual purposes.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, located near Tacoma, Washington, is home to Madigan AMC, which is recognized as one of only three Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command.

Tacoma is a vibrant city with a population of 200,000, positioned between Seattle and Olympia, the state capital. The area combines the benefits of larger urban centers with a welcoming community atmosphere. Attractions such as world-class museums, hotels, and theaters draw many visitors to downtown Tacoma, while the natural beauty of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier appeals to outdoor enthusiasts. Notable local attractions include the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Emerald Downs Racetrack, Emerald Queen Casino, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Lakewold Gardens, and the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad. The city also boasts excellent educational institutions, parks, festivals, and shopping centers.

Working with the Department of Defense offers numerous advantages, including competitive salary packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment options, and a retirement plan that includes contributions to a Thrift Savings Plan.

• Diagnostic Imaging: Conduct and interpret a comprehensive array of diagnostic imaging studies, perform necessary patient evaluations, and provide clinical oversight and emergency care for patients undergoing radiologic procedures.
• Specialized Imaging: Utilize and supervise advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, angiography, and interventional methods to diagnose complex medical conditions.
• Consultation: Offer expert radiologic consultations to physicians, communicate findings to patients and referring providers, engage in multidisciplinary boards (e.g., Tumor Board), and contribute to technical reviews and quality assurance initiatives.
• Education: Instruct radiology residents, medical students, and physicians through daily teaching, lectures, conferences, and board preparation activities; oversee resident activities; and lead or mentor research projects within the department.
• Staff Management: Assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff, conduct performance evaluations, participate in hiring and disciplinary processes, and identify and support employee training and development needs.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Eligibility: This position is open to U.S. Citizens.

To qualify, candidates must meet the educational and experiential criteria outlined below. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, including volunteer roles through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited. Your resume should clearly detail your relevant experience; if qualifying through education, transcripts will be required as part of your application.

• Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by recognized bodies such as the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. For foreign medical degrees, equivalency must be demonstrated through certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Graduate Training: Following the attainment of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, candidates must have at least one year of supervised clinical experience, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution.

• Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed accredited residency training in the relevant specialty (Radiology-Diagnostic) and possess equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. Experience cannot substitute for the required residency training.

Salary Information: If selected for a Physician role, a salary quote will not be provided at the initial job offer stage. The salary determination process will commence after the job offer is accepted, involving the Activity Compensation Panel to establish base pay and market pay, which will be communicated once approved. Physician salaries are based on a tier scale determined by specialty, grade, and location.