Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Boise VA Medical Center invites applications for a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.

The role encompasses leading a General X-ray team, performing a full range of radiologic imaging, and coordinating patient flow with radiologists and nursing staff. The incumbent will supervise technologists, coordinate student education, and participate in department initiatives while ensuring safety and quality in imaging services.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology (R) required.
• Advanced ARRT certification required for CT/MRI/Mammography duties.
• Completion of a full-time radiologic technology program (24 months) accredited by JRCERT.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Lead DRT responsibilities for GS-9 level and below.
• Preferred: 1 year GS-9 ARRT patient care and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews diagnostic studies for accuracy and quality.
• Coordinates patient flow in General X-ray department to optimize staffing and equipment use.
• Expedites exams for acutely ill patients and communicates with staff, radiologists, and other departments.
• Oversees image transmission to PACS and participates in process improvements.
• Supervises General X-ray technologists and coordinates student education in the department.
• Implements department policies and safety procedures per guidelines.
• Maintains work schedules and coordination, including pay and leave considerations.

Skills

ARRT Radiography (R)

Advanced ARRT CT/MRI/Mammography

Leadership/Supervision

Patient care

Education

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

Associate degree or certificate in radiologic technology

Job description

Summary

This position is located in Medical Imaging Service - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise - ID.

Summary

This position is located in Medical Imaging Service - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise - ID.

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 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 (*): 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 at the GS-9 level - ARRT certified - patient care skills communication - and people management
• 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 The Lead Technologist will be performing primary duties within the General X-ray Imaging department - along with supporting other modalities in the Lead capacity
• Duties include but not limited to: Reviews all diagnostic studies for accuracy - completeness and technical quality
• Coordinates the flow of patients through the General X-ray department by efficient assignment of work and maximum utilization of staff and X-ray equipment
• Expedites the examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating and working with General X-ray staff - nursing - and radiologists
• Works with other services (OR - ER - ICU's) to meet the imaging needs of other services
• Performs X-ray 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 X-ray 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 General X-ray 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 General X-ray radiologic technologists within the General X-ray section
• Oversees and coordinates student educational experience within the General X-ray department as directed
• Assists in initiating and implementing changes in methods of delivering patient care in General X-ray
• Implements departmental and medical center policy and procedures
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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