Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Job in North Little Rock, AR

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

If you ARE a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-12703421-25-ARS.

Duties of the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist include, but are not limited to:

• Staff Training: Responsible for orientation and training of staff. Trains new technologists in the performance of procedures specific to that modality and organizational practices of the unit. Recommends, coordinates and evaluates new or modified procedures and instructs staff on specialized tasks and new/modified procedures and policies. Participates in the education of staff through departmental in-services. Ensures the completion by staff of all facility required education
• Staff Assessment: Responsible for the evaluation, communication and completion of Competency checklists and Performance Appraisal process under the direction of the Chief. Develops formal orientation, training, and evaluation programs. Communicates and documents informal and formal counseling, corrective actions and performance improvements plans according to established policy.
• Staff Scheduling: Determines staffing requirements based on past, present, and future workload patterns and develops the weekly/monthly schedules. Organizes staff work assignments, including lunch and break rotations. Reports absences and tardiness to Chief Technologist. Directs reassignment of technologists when necessary because of call-ins or increased/decreased workload. Coordinates leave requests i.e., vacation schedules, to maintain optimal staffing levels.
• Student supervision: Coordinates with affiliate program to provide supervision and training for student technologists.
• Clinic Scheduling: Develops and coordinates the appointment schedules in a manner so as to optimize times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. Monitors and reports the wait times for requests to be scheduled and assures compliance to hospital mandated appointment processes by the clerical staff. Coordinates with the Radiologist to accomplish emergency procedures. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient.
• Inventory Control: Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering, receipt and inventory control. Assures that general diagnostic procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies. Participates in planning of renovation and construction within the areas of responsibility. Confers with engineers during process to ensure needs of the service are met.
• Responsible for quality assurance of examinations performed in the unit. Confers with the radiologist on any areas of concern and determines requirement of nonstandard exams.
• Coordinates the repair and installation of all general diagnostic equipment.
• Responsible for the Quality Assurance/Quality Control program in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Responsible to ensure that staff adhere to all policies and procedures in the performance of duties, and that documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 03/12/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12703422.

1. 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.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.