Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Recruitment/Relocation incentives (if/

Paid time off

Federal retirement benefits

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist at the Boise VA Medical Center. You will report to the Chief Technologist and supervise CT staff, coordinate workflow, and ensure high-quality CT exams.

Required are ARRT Radiography (R) certification and advanced CT credentials; 24-month radiologic training and strong English communication are essential. This on-site position includes travel with patient care continuity.

Qualifikationen

• ARRT radiography certification required; CT certification preferred.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program.
• English proficiency for clinical communication and documentation.

Aufgaben

• Reviews all diagnostic CT studies for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Coordinate CT department workflow and staff utilization for efficiency.
• Oversee image transmission and acquisition into PACS.
• Supervise CT technologists and coordinate student education.
• Ensure CT safety and infection control per guidelines.

Kenntnisse

CT imaging

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Patient safety

Ausbildung

ARRT Radiography (R) certification

Advanced ARRT CT certification

JRCERT-accredited radiologic program

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

This position is located in Medical Imaging Service - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise - ID. This position serves as Lead Computed Tomography (CT) Radiologic Technologist - reporting to the Chief Technologist of Medical Imaging.

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

• Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States
• (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g.) 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) Grade Determination: 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
• 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
• Preferred Experience: 1 year experience in Computed Tomography (CT) and must be certified in CT
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties: Works with management in a harmonious manner - supporting operations with a Team mentality that show cohesive team engagement and working towards positive goals
• Reviews all diagnostic CT studies for accuracy - completeness and technical quality
• Coordinates the flow of patients through the CT department by efficient assignment of work and maximum utilization of staff and CT equipment
• Expedites the examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating and working with CT staff - nursing and radiologists
• Works with other services (OR - ER - ICU's) to meet the CT imaging needs of other services
• Performs CT procedures when staffing levels require the incumbent to do so - to ensure that patient care is continued without delay or interruption
• Oversees image transmission and acquisition process to ensure that all CT images are transmitted into PAC's system
• Participates in process improvement activities - monitoring - reporting and planning
• Practices hospital safety - infection control - universal precaution and oversees CT safety in accordance with regulations and departmental guidelines
• Assesses and reviews requisitions with clerical staff and technologists - interacts with requesting healthcare providers and radiologists regarding requests when necessary
• Directly supervises CT radiologic technologists within the CT section
• Oversees and coordinates student educational experience within the CT department as directed
• Assists in initiating and implementing changes in methods of delivering patient care in CT
• Implements departmental and medical center policy and procedures
• Effectively communicates verbally and through example and attitude - the goals and mission of the service to employees under his/her supervision
• Ensures division activities are carried out to meet the goals of the department in a timely manner
• Coordinates shift coverage to ensure all tours are covered with adequate staffing
• Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates
• EDRP: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• 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)
• 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: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized