Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)

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

Job summary

The Boise VA Medical Center in Idaho is seeking a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-10) to supervise a group of radiologic technologists within the Medical Imaging Service.

The role requires ARRT certification, an accredited radiologic technology program, U.S. citizenship, and English proficiency. The incumbent provides advanced imaging exams and reports to the supervisor, guiding the team to maintain quality patient care.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology (R).
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of DRTs and oversee the full range of general radiologic imaging exams.
• Maintain broad knowledge of modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area.
• Be accountable to the next higher-level supervisor for quality and workflow.
• Demonstrate KSAs and potential to acquire assignment-specific KSAs.

Skills

Feedback to supervisor

Conflict resolution

Workload monitoring

Advanced imaging procedures

Education

Certificate or Associate degree in diagnostic radiologic technology (JRCERT) or equivalent

Job description

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

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/.