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Summary

The incumbent occupies the position of supervisory radiologic technologist in a large - complex - tertiary care - affiliated medical center. The incumbent has the full delegated responsibility to plan - develop - direct - and control designated technological operations within the service. Directly supports the Chief of Staff - Diagnostic Imaging Service Chief and Chief Technologist - who provides the direct supervision of the position.

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
• 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)
• Credentialing Standards
• Public Law 97-35 - the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 - requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel
• Essentially - they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field
• 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)
• In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Experience- For the GS-09 level - at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - 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
• Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- The incumbent functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the full performance level and below - which may include support staff
• The incumbent advises employees of the performance requirements of their positions - informs them of their progress in meeting the requirements - and prepares formal evaluations of employee performance
• The incumbent conducts corrective interviews with employees - referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management
• resolves informal complaints of employees
• and deals with union representatives as appropriate
• Supervisory DRTs plan and direct programs at medical centers and/or satellite outpatient clinics and have full supervisory responsibility
• Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff
• resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met
• evaluating new products - equipment - and systems to make recommendations for improved operations
• identifying educational or training needs
• recommending final decisions on selections
• evaluating performance and recommending disciplinary action when necessary
• The incumbent has professional responsibility for planning and directing the DRTs activities and is responsible for extracting and analyzing data to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management
• 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 organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks and responsibilities
• ii
• Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees - team leaders - and managers
• iii
• *Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees
• iv
• *Ability to consult with radiologist to develop standard and non-standard treatment/exam protocols
• v
• Ability to independently perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations
• Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience 1 year
• Preferred ARRT(R) and a second modality certification 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-9. Physical Requirements: The work of the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiological Technologist is primarily sedentary but may involve some bending - lifting up to 25 pounds - prolonged walking and standing.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent has line responsibility for making and implementing the technological decisions regarding Diagnostic Service that directly affect patient care
• The incumbent will teach - guide - and direct the image analysis and quality control functions of the service
• He/she will be a highly visible Supervisory Technologist responsible for one-on-one instructional function to achieve excellence in image productivity prior to diagnostic interpretation by staff and resident radiologists and physicians
• He/she serves as a radiology management representative and reports directly to management on the technological operations of the service if so - directed by the Chief Technologist and is designated alternate during periods of the Chief Tech's absence
• The incumbent is responsible for the overall supervision of the professional technological staff of the Service that encompasses a diversified field of technologists performing separate and distinct radiology procedures using a variety of acceptable skills and techniques
• The incumbent establishes and implements policies and procedures for the technological services within Diagnostics Service
• The incumbent assures conformity by the technical staff with departmental and medical center policies
• Develops strategic short- and long-term goals and objectives for the Service in collaboration with the Chief Technologist and Administrative Officer
• The position is responsible for the formal performance and competency evaluations of personnel in multiple radiology sections
• He/she acts as the final stage reviewer for annual performance appraisal of the technical and clerical staff assigned to him/her
• The incumbent is tasked the responsibility of preparing a formal plan for the continuing educational needs of the Service
• He/she plays a key role in the development of educational programs to meet the standards of various accrediting and regulatory groups
• Work Schedule: Full Time - Monday-Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm 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