Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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)
• 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)
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Creditable Experience:(1) Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice
• To be creditable - experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice
• This may have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active practice - which is paid or non-paid employment as a DRT as defined by ARRT.(2) Quality of Experience
• Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements identified in paragraph 2b above
• Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination.(3) Part-Time Experience
• Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek
• For example - a DRT would receive one week of full- time credit for each two weeks of half-time work
• Grade Determinations: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-11The incumbent functions as section supervisor for a group of advanced DRTs at the GS-10 level and below - which may include support staff
• The incumbent evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations
• The incumbent develops and maintains protocol manuals for procedures performed in the section
• The incumbent is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section
• The incumbent 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: Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: 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
• Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload - quality - performance - and productivity
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT - MRI - Special Procedures - Mammography - Ultrasound)
• Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions - evaluate subordinate performance - recommend appointments - advancements - or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions
• Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives - workgroups - and/or committees
• Preferred experience: 3 years
• References: VA Handbook 5005/119 - Part II - Appendix G25 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standard
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
• Physical Requirements: Light to Moderate lifting and carrying - up to 44 pounds
• straight pulling
• reaching above shoulders
• use of both hands and fingers required
• walking - standing
• crawling
• kneeling
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• depth perception
• ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• hearing (aid permitted).

Duties

• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Directs the technical services and programs that support outpatient clinics in surrounding communities
• These services provided are direct and have a significant impact in other organizational units' ability to provide patient support
• 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 affect the overall operational services to the patients - families - and community
• The duties associated with this position include - but are not limited to - the following: Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by sub-areas CT scan - ultrasound - and MRI
• Sets and adjust short-term and long-term priorities and prepares schedules for goals on completion of assigned tasks
• Assigns work based on priorities - consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments - and capabilities of employees
• Evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates
• Supervises daily operations of clerical and technical staff
• Decides on training needs and submits training requests on behalf of the employees to the Radiology Manager and Radiology Service Chief for approval
• Evaluate technical imaging contractors work to ensure quality and standards compliance
• Oversees work of general radiologic technologists - CT scan technologists - MRI technologists - ultrasound technologists - and technology students
• Makes decisions on work problems presented by Radiology Manager and Service Chief
• Provides advice - counsel - or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters
• Follows established Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines and protocols to ensure integrity - availability - authenticity and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities
• Monitors Powerscribe voice transcription and PACS system
• Monitors incomplete report list throughout the day
• Participates in the preparation of in-service or continuing education programs of the technical and clerical staff
• Demonstrates new techniques on all new equipment installed in the service with strict adherence to the safe operation of the equipment and safety for the patient
• Responsible for the formulation of plans and scheduled work assignments to minimize overtime costs
• Analyzes work requirements and staff resources in order to accomplish assignments
• Resolves staff complaints within his/her realm of responsibility
• Answers inquiries regarding patients and patient care with the area of responsibility and training
• Serves as the Service Chief/Diagnostic Radiology Manager's liaison with Engineering to ensure existing equipment is maintained at all times
• Sets performance standards for technical staff
• Responsible for orderly flow of patients through the Service
• Maintains administrative records of staff personnel as required
• Assures supplies are available in all imaging modalities
• Assists in data retrieving and compiling of data for the Quality Assurance/Improvement Program
• Responsible for Quality Assurance - including but not limited to: - Match outside films with VA films and submit for dictation
• - File and tracking of outside films for comparison
• Ensure required information is entered into the mammography database and is in concurrence with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Supervisor Discretion EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Joe.CamarenaContreras@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #:004280