Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States seeks a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-10) to perform and supervise advanced radiologic procedures in a VA clinic environment. Requires ARRT certification (R) and 24-month radiologic technology training, with English proficiency and U.S.

citizenship. Candidates must meet education standards and be able to work in a clinical setting, ensuring patient safety and compliance with VA policies; on-site duties apply in Springfield,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required or as per policy.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• ARRT radiography certification (R) is required; advanced certs for CT/MRI/Mammography may be needed.
• Completion of a full-time post-high school program in radiologic technology (24 months) accredited by JRCERT or recognized DOE accreditor.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic radiologic procedures at advanced levels as needed.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and support supervision as required.
• Ensure safety and compliance with VA policies during imaging duties.

Skills

Feedback to supervisor

Resolve informal complaints

Monitor and report progress

Perform advanced diagnostic procedures

Education

24+ months radiologic technology program or certificate/associate

Job description

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.

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).

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).

Grade Determinations:

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):

1. Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work.
2. *Ability to resolve informal employee complaints
3. *Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures.
4. 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.