Summary

The CT Supervisor has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the SBY CT section. The incumbent leads the CT Technologists - clinicians - and clerical staff to assure optimal quality control - efficient coordination of activities - high quality diagnostic exam results - and patient satisfaction. The CT supervisor also maintains proficiency in the modality by performing exams as duties permit - to mitigate staffing shortages and to provide instruction to staff members.

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) - and 7407(d)
• Certification
• All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R) and Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) 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)
• Grade Determination GS-10 Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS - 9) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Assignments
• 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: Specialized Assignments
• Specialized areas of radiologic technology include general diagnostic radiologic technology (R) - bone densitometry (BD) - mammography (M) - diagnostic ultrasound (S) - computed tomography (CT) - [ ] magnetic resonance imaging (MR) - [ ] [interventional radiologic technology (IR)] - quality management (QM) - picture archival communication system (PACS) technologist - MRI safety officer (MRSO) - imaging administrator - clinical program director - and clinical instructor
• Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• Functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below which may include support staff
• Evaluates new products and equipment - making recommendations to supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations
• [The technologist] informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and informally recommends promotions - reassignments - or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees - and recognition of superior performance in the diagnostic radiologic area
• [The technologist] 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 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 evaluate quality management procedures and processes
• *Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload - quality - performance - and productivity
• *Skill in developing new policies and guidelines as needed
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Preferred Experience: References: VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G25 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 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

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Provides performance evaluation input for the CT Technologists at remote locations
• Works with the Imaging Service Chief or assigned radiologists making protocol changes to ensure optimal imagery
• Serves as the subject matter expert the Charlotte NC and Kernersville NC CT sections
• Takes appropriate disciplinary actions with guidance thru VA directives and AFGE involvement as deemed necessary and proposes to higher authority a specific disciplinary action based on the problem and facts
• Maintains workload demands including justifying changes in staffing levels - priorities - and deadlines to insure timely care is affected
• Coordinates and advises on quality assurance activities of all CT sections in Salisbury - Charlotte - Kernersville positions
• Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available to meet workload/ patient care demands
• Ensures procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergent equipment/supplies
• Develops formal orientation - training - and evaluation programs
• Recommends - coordinates - and evaluates new or modified procedures/protocols
• Instructs technologists on specialized tasks and new/modified procedures and policies
• Participates in the education of CT technologists through departmental in-services
• Maintains documentation /information for The Joint Commission - Office of Inspector General - SOARS - etc
• to ensure compliance throughout the section
• Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of nonstandard exams
• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required