Summary
As Supervisory Radiologic Technologist, the incumbent has the responsibility for planning, developing, and directing the General X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound operations and support staff of the Radiology Service, for the purpose of providing imaging studies in the Radiology Service facilities on station at VA SORCC. These services provide· direct patient care and have a significant impact on the ability of other units of VA SORCC to provide timely, appropriate, and quality healthcare to Veterans.
Duties
Major Duties:
a. Directs the technical imaging services and programs that support outpatient and residential care at VA SORCC. Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by General X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, and support personnel. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of assigned tasks.
b. Oversees work of general Radiologic Technologists (3), CT technologists (1 ), Medical Instrument Technicians [Ultrasound] (1 ), and radiology clerks [MSAs] (2).
c. Assigns work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
d. Evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates.
e. Decides on emergent, costly, or controversial training needs and training
requests for Radiology employees, for Service Chief approval.
f. Analyzes organizational, technical and administrative problems, and develops and implements solutions that result in efficient service operation.
g. Evaluates technical imaging contractors' work to ensure quality and standards compliance.
h. Makes decisions on work-related problems presented by facility supervisors, administrators, facility team leaders, similar personnel, and contractors.
i. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters.
j. Develops new policies and guidelines as needed.
k. Demonstrates skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.
I. Follows established Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines and protocols to insure integrity, availability, authenticity, and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities.
m. Manages, implements, and analyzes clinical and administrative computer packages of the Radiology Information System within the Radiology Service. This includes:
i. Setup and management of package parameters related to computer applications within the facility.
ii. Development of training plans and materials.
iii. Review of the data entered and validation of the information.
iv. Development of automated methods for data extraction.
v. Effective analysis and use of data to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
n. Functions as PACS Administrator for the Radiology Service.
i. Serves as the point of contact for all VA SORCC staff for Radiology functions related to clinically-oriented PACS and VISTA packages.
ii. Develops the means to extract data from PACS and VISTA and present it in appropriate format.
o. Evaluates new products and equipment, making recommendations to the Chief of Radiology concerning upgrades or new purchases that would improve operations.
p. 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 recommending recognition of superior performance in the Radiology Service.
q. Performs duties of a Radiologic Technologist, in General X-ray or CT, as needed to fulfill Radiology Service functions.
r. Incumbent must be professional, cooperative, and able to work with other employees.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am-430pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 0000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- 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).]
- 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.
- English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
Grade Determinations: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10,
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 (*):
- *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.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
This position is above full performance for this job series.
Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Exceptions: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties. Examinations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy, regulation, or statute
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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/.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Transcript
RESUME: must be SPECIFIC AS TO DATES WORKED, please use month/day/year whenever possible; please indicate how many hours worked per week for each position. Assumptions will NOT be made in your favor if your resume is vague regarding dates and hours worked. If your RESUME is vague as to dates, assumptions will NOT be made in your favor (ex: listing only years, 2012-2013, will give you credit for TWO DAYS worked: 12/31/12-1/1/13).
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this
checklist to 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
- Other (1)
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/15/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12568583.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Next steps
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