Duties
Charged with the responsibility to ensure that programmed personnel assignments are carried out promptly and effectively, as well as aiding when required. Ensures that the Imaging Service's goals, objectives, and work plans are carried out and communicated to the Imaging Service team. Serves as a liaison with all levels of management and executes actions that will guarantee high quality imaging. Monitors technologists' performance and assures that the utmost quality of care is delivered among the CBOCs. Assists in formal orientation, training, and evaluation programs. Recommends, coordinates, and evaluates new or modified procedures and protocols. Ensures that the protocol manuals are up to date with accurate and relevant information. Participates in the continual education program of the technologists, as well as other technologists, through departmental in services. Participates in the evaluation of new employees and any radiology students. Identifies, distributes, and balances the patient workload and all other tasks among technologists according to established workflow, skill level, and imaging specialization, and adjusts to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure the timely completion of assigned tasks. Researches, learns, and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve the Imaging Service team's effectiveness, efficiency, and work. Leads the team in evaluating its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership in exploring alternatives and determining areas for improvement.
Determines staffing requirements based on past, present, and future workload patterns and develops the weekly schedule. Organizes staff work assignments, including lunch and break rotations. Participates in quality improvement as directed to ensure the CBOC Radiology Service in Santa Rosa, Oakland and Eureka complies with all performance measures established by the Radiology Service, Medical Center, VISN 21, VA Central Office, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), System wide Ongoing Assessment and Review Strategy (SOARS), and Office of the Inspector General (01G). Complies with all JC "National Patient Safety Goals", such goals include but not limited to: (1) effective communication among caregivers, (2) accuracy of patient identification, (3) elimination of wrong procedural site, wrong patient, and wrong procedure, (4) safety of using medications, (5) reduce patient harm associated with clinical alarm systems, (6) reduce the risk of health care associated infections, (7) identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population, and (8) Universal Protocol. The incumbent always assures the safety of all patients. Adheres to the Radiology Service Policy and Procedural Manual, and the directives and policies set by JC, OSHA, Hybrid-Title 38, and the Radiology Service Continuous Quality Improvement (COI) Committee.
Computerized Tomography (CT) duties and responsibilities: The incumbent is an expert in all CT and CTA studies. Performs Computerized Tomography (CT) imaging studies of the human anatomy. The types of exams performed include CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Body, CT Brain, CT Chest, CT Bone Densitometry, CT Extremities, CT Sinuses, CT Spine, and CT LDCT. Confers with the radiologists to establish the requirements of non-standard examinations, and determines technical factors, positioning, thickness of slices, radiation levels, and clinical requirements of the CT examinations. Responsible for verifying and executing physician orders for diagnostic CT examinations, ensuring the proper preparation of the exams, and the safety and well-being of the patient during the procedures. Determines the best methods of obtaining optimal CT examinations while ensuring patient safety, regulates patient flow, and consults with the radiologists to determine procedural protocols or variances in established procedures. Evaluates exam quality and makes necessary corrections to improve image quality. Practice radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and yourself. This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls, and collimation. The technologist ensures compliance with radiation regulations and wears radiation dosimetry badges.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: M-F 8-1630
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
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How to Apply
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Next steps
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