Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Directs the Diagnostic imaging technical services and programs that support this facility. These services provided are direct and have a significant impact in other multi-mission organizational units' ability to provide critical patient support. The incumbent's ability to identify and implement methods for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of performing these services and the liaison role the incumbent plays affects the overall operational services to the patients, families, and community. Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by sub-areas; Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, CT, MR and General Radiology. 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 .Directs the work performance of subordinates and reports findings to the Imaging Supervisor. Decides on emergent, costly, routine or controversial training needs and training requests related to employees of Radiology for Imaging Chief Technologist approval. Evaluate technical imaging contractors work to ensure quality and standards compliance and reports the findings and/or addresses the issues as identified with the Imaging Supervisor. Serves as theSafe Patient Handling/Unit Peer Leader within the department. Makes decisions on work problems presented by facility supervisors, administrators, facility team leaders, and discusses their ideas with the Imaging Supervisor for action plan. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on clinical matters. Follows established departmental policies, procedures and protocols. Incumbent follows all HIPPA guidelines to ensure integrity, authenticity and confidentiality of all imaging data transmitted by the various modalities. The incumbent assists Radiologists in research. Incumbent provides evaluation and reports to the Chief Technologist. Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees while providing continued role model attitude and professionalism. The incumbent is responsible to ensure that all employees are up to date and competent in department/modality competencies. Incumbent ensures that all competency information is appropriately documented. Ensures each employee mandatory education is completed on time and properly documented. The incumbent is responsible to ensure that each employee's certifications and registrations are current and recorded. Ensures Radiology Technologist employee folders are current. The incumbent will assume the responsibility of making sure that all staff is appropriately trained on new equipment in the department. All in-services will be properly documented in the employee's record. Half of the Supervisory Technologist's schedule will be designated to performing patient exams in the incumbents trained modality. This includes in-patient, outpatient and emergent exams. The incumbent will also develop and maintain a working relationship with the PACS Administrator. Provides back-up coverage for the Chief Technologist. This may include attending meetings in the absence of the Chief Technologist. May be required to participate in the rotating on-call schedule if determined they are qualified in the required modalities in accordance with the department/medical center mission. Provides back-up support in absence of the Chief Technologist. Incumbent will maintain Super User skills on all new equipment and PACS systems that they have completed training for. Completes ADPAC duties as assigned. Schedules exams in a manner to optimize exam time while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate transfer for emergency surgery, emergency consults etc. Assist radiologist in researching exam orders for appropriateness. Ensures yearly screenings of lead shields, aprons, gloves, and thyroid shields is completed. Documentation is recorded yearly and provided to the Chief Technologist. Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
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.) 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). (1) 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. 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:
Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-10 Experience. 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 described at that level. Assignments. This assignments above the full performance level., The technologist functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below which may include support staff. The technologist evaluates new products and equipment, making recommendations to supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations. The technologist informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and informally recommends promotions, reassignments, or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees, and recognition of superior performance in the diagnostic radiologic area. The technologist 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 and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk ( ):
i. Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation. ii. Ability to evaluate quality management procedures and processes. iii. Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity. iv. Skill in developing new policies and guidelines as needed. v. Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution. References:
VA Handbook 5005 PART II APPENDIX G25 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, Moderate carrying 15-44 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Straight pulling 1 hour, Use of fingers. Both hands required, walking 4 hours, standing 6 hours, repeated bending 2 hours, climbing, use of legs and arms, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vison correctable at 13 to 16to Jaeger 1 to 14, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Ability to distinguish basic color, Ability to distinguish shades of color, Hearing( aid permitted), Working around machinery with moving parts, working alone, Protracted or irregular hours of work, Excessive noise, intermittent, Radiant energy, working closely with others.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
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.) 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). (1) 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. 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:
Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-10 Experience. 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 described at that level. Assignments. This assignments above the full performance level., The technologist functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below which may include support staff. The technologist evaluates new products and equipment, making recommendations to supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations. The technologist informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and informally recommends promotions, reassignments, or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees, and recognition of superior performance in the diagnostic radiologic area. The technologist 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 and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk ( ):
i. Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation. ii. Ability to evaluate quality management procedures and processes. iii. Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity. iv. Skill in developing new policies and guidelines as needed. v. Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution. References:
VA Handbook 5005 PART II APPENDIX G25 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, Moderate carrying 15-44 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Straight pulling 1 hour, Use of fingers. Both hands required, walking 4 hours, standing 6 hours, repeated bending 2 hours, climbing, use of legs and arms, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vison correctable at 13 to 16to Jaeger 1 to 14, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Ability to distinguish basic color, Ability to distinguish shades of color, Hearing( aid permitted), Working around machinery with moving parts, working alone, Protracted or irregular hours of work, Excessive noise, intermittent, Radiant energy, working closely with others.
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0647 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Salary Range:
$58,260 to $75,740 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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