Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a qualified Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to join our radiology team. The position requires ARRT certification, English proficiency, and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

You will perform diagnostic radiologic procedures and contribute to high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. Applicants must have 24 months of post-high school radiologic technology education and may qualify for advanced CT, MRI, or Mammography

Qualifications

• United States citizenship is required.
• English language proficiency.
• ARRT Radiography certification (R) and, if applicable, advanced ARRT certification for CT/MRI/Mammography.
• Education: 24 months post-high school radiologic technology program or equivalent.

Skills

Feedback to supervisor

Resolve complaints

Monitor progress

Advanced radiologic procedures

Education

Associate degree

ARRT certification

Job description

Program Eligibility

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.

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.


• 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). 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). 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: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10 Experience. 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.


• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): 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 provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work.


• *Ability to resolve informal employee complaints


• *Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures.


• Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations.


• 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-010.


• Physical Demands: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.


• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.