Supervisory Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Job in San Juan, PR

Vacancy No. CBTC-12731935-25-MAC Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $111,939.00 to $145,527.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/5/2025 Close Date 5/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
San Juan, PR


Summary

The Supervisory Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist position is assigned to the Radiation Oncology Service within the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The incumbent is expected to aid in ensuring that the goal of excellence in patient care is met as defined in the department's policies and procedures manual. Assuring that the goal of excellence in patient care is met through the proper implementation of the rules and policies of the section and the treatment plan as defined by the physician.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs Employees, current permanent Federal Employees of other agencies, veterans and all US Citizens. Facility employee have first consideration. NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies, but will be applied to all other applicants.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for the administrative supervision of all TRTs and Advanced Medical Support Assistants (AMSAs) in the ROS. Directs the technical operations, makes decisions concerning appointments, promotions, technical and status changes and recognition of various performance levels. Interviews and selects or assists with the selection for vacant positions within the department. Coordinates or assists with the training and orientation of all new staff to the department.
  • Maintains and coordinates all assigned staffing contracts within the department.
  • Responsible for performance appraisals and competency of TRTs and AMSAs; as well, as initiating disciplinary action as appropriate. Primary responsibility for staff schedules, call schedules. Works collaboratively with labor partners and supports EEO standards and principles.
  • Maintains EIL (equipment inventory list) for service area and orders needed supplies and equipment. Responsible for assuring needed supplies and materials are available when needed. Assist in overseeing service contracts to assure they are current.
  • Works with Radiation Oncologists, TMPs, Dosimetrists, Oncology Nurses, Clerical Staff, and Staff TRTs as a member of the ROS to effectively and efficiently manage the needs of our patients and accomplish the goals of VACHS.
  • Maintains the daily operation of ROS including providing coverage for clerical functions in the absence of the AMSA.
  • Responsible for the Quality Improvement Program coordination, development, and training.
  • Responsible for developing and preparing budget estimates based on experience and anticipated workload and costs; determining the materials, equipment and supplies necessary to function effectively; assisting with the development and implementation of service goals, research and preparation of all related reports.
  • Investigates new equipment options and plans for long-term replacement.
  • Investigates new and replacement equipment options and plans for long-term replacement and coordinates the selection, acquisition and installation of new and replacement equipment through consultation with the radiation oncologists, physicists, and others.
  • Maintains Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification.
  • Responsible for ensuring the safe operation and standardized procedures of all therapy equipment throughout the ROS.
  • Manages and coordinates all activities involving the training of TRTs until they are deemed totally proficient and competent.
  • Ensure adequate safeguards are maintained for safety of the patient and the operator, a thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards, including concepts of cumulative dosage, genetic changes, and effects of radiation in living organisms is required.
  • Provide training to staff in the use of the following computer systems: PACS, ARIA, and portal imaging system.
  • Clearly communicate orally exam preparations/special orders to patients and hospital staff.
  • Indicates isocenter on patient's skin with tattoos and or markings required to locate treatment area.
  • Completes all associated documentation, encounters, care paths and tasks.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 61584F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be 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. 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 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.
  • TRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Education (Supporting Documentation Submitted).
  • Individuals must have successfully completed a program in therapeutic radiologic technology, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's or higher degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or other accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the subsequent completion of a 12-month ED accrediting body-approved program in therapeutic radiologic technology. Successfully completed an educational program meeting or exceeding the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the ED, and be radiation therapists certified by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (T).
Certification-Documentation Submitted):
  • All applicants must be certified in therapeutic radiologic technology by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (ARRT (T).

Grade Determinations: Supervisory Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist, GS-12

Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled.

Additionally. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Candidates must demonstrate all the KSAs below:
  • Ability in managing daily operations of the department to include supervising radiation therapy staff; coordinating staffing, workload and schedules; setting priorities; and delegating tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to coordinate and develop the quality improvement program to include evaluating and implementing departmental policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with the national program office, radiation accrediting agencies, hospital and other outside governing body standards.
  • Ability to perform administrative duties to include, but not limited to: reviewing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees; interviewing and selecting candidates; providing training and departmental orientation; overseeing technical operations; granting promotions; and reviewing competencies and conducting performance appraisals.
  • Ability to provide oversight to lower level TRTs with tasks such as CT simulation, treatment delivery, Record and Verify System (or other similar 12 treatment delivery systems), newly acquired equipment, devices and other products within the service.
  • Ability to successfully communicate with the radiation oncology team, internal customers and external customers to manage the needs of patients and to accomplish the mission.
  • Ability to adhere to radiation safety practices which include identifying and investigating treatment variations; reporting incidents; participating in quality assurance; addressing required reports, tasks and action items; and completing other requests using research and systematic data collection.
  • Knowledge of budget allocations and using resources within the budget, procuring of day-to-day supplies, investigating new equipment options and planning for long-term replacement needs.
Preferred: Proficiency in both spoken and written Spanish.

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-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.Employee Occupational Health Service.

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/.

Additional information

**Relocation Recruitment Incentive and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) are authorized.**

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.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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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.

Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order:

  1. Current permanent VA employees of the Facility.
  2. All other VA employees.
  3. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies.
  4. Veterans
  5. All other applicants.
NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies, but will be applied to all other applicants.

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:

  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Transcript


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.

  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Certificate successfully completing a program in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

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 05/12/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731935.

  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

Manuel Colon
Address
San Juan VA Medical Center
10 Calle Casia
San Juan, PR 00921
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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