Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Summary

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

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional As Supervisory Radiologic Technologist, at VA Northern California HCS, Radiology department, Redding and Chico Outpatient Clinic (OPC), the incumbent has the responsibility for planning, developing, and directing the General, CT scan, Ultrasound, Mammography, and MRI operations of Radiology Service. This involves providing radiological studies in the outpatient clinic and any other area in the facility. Incumbent supports the Chief of Radiology Service who provides the direct supervision of the position. Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Direct the technical services and programs that support outpatient clinics at the Redding and Chico locations. Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by sub-areas general, CT scan, ultrasound, mammography and MRI. Sets and adjust short-term and long-term priorities and prepares schedules for goals on completion of assigned tasks. Assigns work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates. Supervises daily operations of clerical and technical staff. Decides on training needs and submits training requests on behalf of the employees to the Radiology Manager and Radiology Service Chief for approval. Evaluate technical imaging contractors' work to ensure quality and standards compliance. Oversees work of technology students. Make decisions on work problems presented by Radiology Manager and Service Chief. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters. Follows established Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines and protocols to ensure integrity, availability, authenticity and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities. Monitors Powerscribe voice transcription and PACS system. Monitors incomplete report list throughout the day. Participates in the preparation of in-service or continuing education programs of the technical and clerical staff. Demonstrates new techniques on all new equipment installed in the service with strict adherence to the safe operation of the equipment and safety for the patient. Responsible for the formulation of plans and scheduled work assignments to minimize overtime costs. Analyzes work requirements and staff resources in order to accomplish assignments. Resolves staff complaints within his/her realm of responsibility. Answers inquiries regarding patients and patient care with the area of responsibility and training. Serves as the Service Chief/Diagnostic Radiology Manager's liaison with Engineering to ensure existing equipment is always maintained. Ensure required information is entered into the mammography database and is in concurrence with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Work Schedule: 730 am - 4:00 pm; At the discretion of the supervisor Telework: Not eligible for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00552F EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: 3 years CT Technologist preferred Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS A. United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g.) B. Certification Requirement: 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.] C. Education Requirement: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 2 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).] D. English Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). E. Grandfathering Provision: 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.) F. Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following grade requirements. Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-11 Experience. In addition to minimum qualifications, applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a supervisory radiologic technologist. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The incumbent functions as section supervisor for a group of advanced DRTs at the GS-10 level and below, which may include support staff. The incumbent evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations. The incumbent develops and maintains protocol manuals for procedures performed in the section. The incumbent is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section. The incumbent directs the development and implementation of services and treatment to patients through the supervision, mentoring, and oversight of assigned clinical staff. Experience must demonstrate practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. The candidate must demonstrate ALL of the following technical KSAs: Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation. Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section w…

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.