Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Assistant Chief Technologist) Job in Aurora, CO

Vacancy No. CBSU-12781753-25-RR Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $104,219.00 to $135,478.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/13/2025 Close Date 12/29/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Aurora, CO


Summary

Incumbent is assigned to the position of Supervisory DRT, Assistant Chief Technologist, and shall oversee the coordination and planning of the complex, comprehensive imaging services across the healthcare system. Employs independent judgment in the day-to-day operation of the Imaging Service, serving directly under the Chief Technologist. Serves as Assistant Chief Technologist and shares full responsibility for managing the Diagnostic Imaging Service.

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Clarification from the agency

Announcement is open to current VA and other Federal employees, all other should apply to CBSU-12781754-25-RR

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 29, 2025, or until the vacancy is filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 27,2025 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled

The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief Technologist with supervisory responsibilities for the Imaging Technologists and Program Support Assistants as assigned to ensure patient care and administrative requirements to support the Imaging Service needs.

  • The incumbent shall direct and provide supervision to imaging employees as assigned and as required for re-organization purposes or operational requirement; staff paygrades range from GS-5 to GS-11.
  • Responsible for acquiring knowledge, implementing, and training staff of new processes, procedures, exam protocols, technological advances, and any other proficiency related to imaging in their technical field as well as administrative requirements to maintain their professional or imaging competencies. Responsible for maintaining staff competency folders.
  • Train, facilitate, lead, or coordinate proper orientation of new staff, residents, and affiliated x-ray students.
  • Evaluate and conduct appraisals and periodic assessment of staff.
  • Review, discuss, and approve types of leave (annual leave, sick leave, administrative absence, FMLA, military) and payroll requests such as comp time (CT) and overtime (OT) by staff in accordance with regulations while using necessary documents and VATAS.
  • Utilize electronic management tools or coordination with various services with direct expertise in the field to include DSS, Fiscal, Payroll.
  • Incumbent shall, perform, facilitate, designate, and monitor non-VA care referrals.
  • Accurately input images received from external sources following national radiology guidance; upload them into the PACS system; and close out the requisition to ensure requesting providers are alerted.
  • Assures section operations are complying with patient care and safety standards as set forth by the MQSA, Joint Commission, OIG, VACO, ACR, NHPP and other regulatory bodies.
  • Overall responsibility for coordination and performance of the imaging program, in coordination with Chief Technologist, Imaging Program Administrator, and Diagnostic Imaging Service Chief.
  • Performs exams and assists with procedures as needed in field of expertise and to maintain qualifications.
  • Ensures all staff are properly vetted, qualified, and credentialed.
  • For acquisition purposes, the incumbent, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), shall conduct research and evaluation of new equipment in accordance with end user's needs and best practice for patient procedures.
  • Self-directed in assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient care activities and processes at the Medical Center and CBOCs.
  • Demonstrates effective coordination for care of Veterans requiring imaging/scheduling within ECHCS and Community Care facilities.
  • Ensures service is complying with orders management guidance and proper tracking of exams and procedures; utilizes information to make changes within the service.
  • Serves as a resource to patients and ancillary, or support services to prevent inappropriate imaging scheduling, thus decreasing no-shows and increasing utilization of appointments.
Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 554-56318-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

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.
  • English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and7407(d).
  • 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). 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.***CURRENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION***
  • 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}. ***TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION***
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:
Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS 10 directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, or an assistant chief radiologic technologist.

And
Knowledge skills Abilities and 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. Knowledge of overall radiology department operations, and the ability to judge effectiveness of the operation.
ii. *Ability to monitor and evaluate subordinate supervisor's performance.
iii. *Ability to formulate plans, delegate authority, and follow-up on delegated tasks.iv. Knowledge of new and recent developments in the field.

***KSAS SHOULD BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN DUTES SECTION OF RESUME IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED, PLEASE BE DESCRIPTIVE IN DESCRIBING DUTIES PERFORMED***

Preferred Experience: Preferred recent supervisory experience of 2 years; experience in a specialized modality as an advanced DRT (CT, MRI, IR, Ultrasound, or Mammography)

References: VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5005.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.

Required Documents

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

  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action


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
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • 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 12/29/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12781753.

  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.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Agency contact information

VISN 19 HR Contact Center
Address
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
1700 N Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80045
US

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.


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