Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- MRI

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando invites applications for the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Lead (MRI). This role combines oversight of MRI clinical operations with direct patient care duties, under Supervisory DRT (MRI/CT).

Preferred candidates will have MRI experience, ARRT certification, and a post-high school program in radiologic technology; leadership experience is desirable to supervise a team of DRTs at GS-10 level.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States (or eligible under VA rules).
• ARRT certification in radiologic technology (R).
• Education: 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program & JRCERT or accredited equivalent.
• English language proficiency for professional duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MRI clinical operations and lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists.
• Provide direct patient care and perform imaging exams as required.
• Supervise a group of DRTs at GS-9 level and below; ensure quality and safety.
• Coordinate with supervisors and maintain accountability for workload and procedures.

Skills

MRI experience

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Education

ARRT certification (Radiography)

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

Advanced ARRT certification for MRI/CT

Job description

The Diagnostic Radiologic (MRI) Team Leader has dual responsibilities related to oversight of Radiology (MRI) clinical operations and direct patient care duties. The Diagnostic (MRI) Team Lead is supervised directly by the Supervisory DRT (MRI/CT). The Chief Technologist is designated by the Chief of Radiology as the supervisor of all staff technologists.

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).

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).

Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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 Determinations:

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 GS-09 level.

Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10

• [The incumbent] functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs [at the GS-9 level and below]. [The incumbent] provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams, has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):

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

Preferred Experience: Minimum 2 years MRI experience. Leadership experience preferred.

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-10.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.