Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Assistant Chief)

Clarification from the agency

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This announcement is open to current, permanent employees of the Robley Rex VA Medical Center and associated CBOC's.

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Duties include but not limited to:

• Incumbent directly supervises, evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates in General X-ray, MRI, CT, Mammography, Ultrasound and DEXA across all locations of the Radiology Department.
• Assists the Chief Technologist to coordinate and manage aspects of radiology and imaging services to achieve optimal utililization of the available resources to include scheduling, funding, space, equipment, and support purchases. This
  requires coordination of activities between local clinical managers, medical center leadership, VISN leadership, and
  V ACO. 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 our Veteran patients, their families and the community.
• Assists the Chief Technologist to plan work schedules to assure an even flow and distribution of work; explains work requirements and assigns work on a daily and weekly basis, accounting for weekend and evening shifts (if necessary); sets deadlines and priorities; develops operating instructions; identifies equipment requirements; recommends methods to improve work quality and productivity; reviews the work in progress or upon completion by spot checking, as appropriate. Directs on-the-job training for employees and provides back-up skills by cross training. Confers with radiologists to develop standard and non-standard exam protocols. Advises employees of the performance requirements of their positions, keeps them informed of their progress in meeting the requirements, and prepares formal evaluations of employee performance.
• Follows established Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines and protocols to ensure integrity, availability, authenticity, and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities. This requires personally previewing imaging coming from modalities prior to storage in the PACS archive.
• Keeps abreast of current published material pertinent to position in order to keep pace with the rapid growth and echnological changes occurring in the field of radiology.
• Assists the Chief technologist in managing staff resources to accomplish the needs of the Medical Center taking into consideration factors such as staffing levels, staff retention, budget, strategic planning, staff productivity, etc. The incumbent pursues data driven decisions using benchmarking, time-motion studies, and other measurable factors to assess outcomes. Assigns work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty, and requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
• Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, quality increases or other performance awards for Diagnostic Staff assigned to them.
• Assists the Chief Technologist with responsibility for the technical aspect of radiologic equipment operation and safety and for carrying out the recommendations of the Radiation Safety Committee.
• Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of equipment purchase.
• Participates in quality performance/improvement activities and ensures compliance with JCAHO requirements for activities under his/her area of responsibility.
• Incumbent will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level for the program for which he/she is responsible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730 - 1600
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Telework: Adhoc as approved
Functional Statement #: 41193-F

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.
• 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

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:

• 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).
• 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).
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

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: GS-11 Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Assistant Chief)

Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled (GS-10) that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, [PACS technologist, clinical program director], or an assistant chief radiologic technologist.

Assignment: 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. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: Employees in this assignment assume full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the radiologic technology program at a medical center or independent outpatient clinic that does not meet the level of complexity described at the GS-12 level for a chief radiologic technologist and has significant supervisory responsibility for staff.

KSA's: 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 develop and initiate new imaging services that apply current research findings.
ii. Ability to participate as an instructor in the facility's in-service clinical training findings.
iii. Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions in the section and recommend appointments, advancements, or, when appropriate, disciplinary actions.
iv. Ability to evaluate performance, identify continuing education and training needs, etc.
v. Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation.
vi. Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees.
vii. Ability to draft and/or recommend organizational policies and/or directives.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11.

Physical Requirements: Bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and occasional kneeling, crawling and squatting; lifting, carrying, bending, and manipulation of equipment; patient assistance and positioning; walking and prolonged standing; the ability to read written orders, computer screens, patient records, and equipment controls; and the ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and coworkers. Near visual acuity to assess patient's physical condition when performing exams and evaluating images for diagnostic quality. Must be able to speak and hear to communicate with patients; ability to make critical decisions, interact with patients of different ages and health conditions, maintain patient confidentiality, work under stressful conditions, such as operating or emergency rooms.

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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.

Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.


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
• Resume/CV
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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