Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Computed Tomography (CT) Radiologic Technologist at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID.

The role reports to the Chief Technologist of Medical Imaging and leads CT operations, staff supervision, and collaborative patient care. The ideal candidate holds ARRT certification in radiography with advanced CT certification, and has experience in CT imaging and department leadership.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology (R) required.
• Advanced ARRT CT certification required for CT duties performed independently.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT or DOE-recognized equivalent.
• English language proficiency as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

Responsibilities

• 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 examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating with CT staff, nursing and radiologists.
• Collaborates with OR, ER and ICU services to meet CT imaging needs.
• Performs CT procedures when staffing levels require it to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Oversees image transmission and acquisition to ensure CT images are transmitted into PACS.
• Participates in process improvement, monitoring, reporting and planning.
• Practices hospital safety, infection control and universal precautions; enforces CT safety guidelines.
• Assesses requisitions with clerical staff and technologists; communicates with requesting providers as needed.
• Directly supervises CT radiologic technologists within the CT section.
• Oversees and coordinates student educational experiences in the CT department.
• Assists in initiating changes in CT patient care delivery methods.
• Implements departmental and medical center policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates goals and mission to staff under supervision.
• Coordinates shift coverage to ensure all tours are adequately staffed.

Skills

Team leadership

CT imaging

Staff supervision

Process improvement

Patient coordination

Education

ARRT Radiography certification

Advanced ARRT CT certification

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

English proficiency

Job description

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 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