Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Missouri seeks a Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (GS-11) to provide technical oversight, mentor TRTs, and deliver radiation therapy using a linear accelerator. Strong leadership and communication with the oncology team are essential.

Qualifications include ARRT (T) certification and completion of an accredited radiologic technology program. Candidates may be grandfathered if already in the VA system, with formal credentialing required before

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a therapeutic radiologic technology program (JRCERT or equivalent).
• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy (T) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and ensure SOP compliance.
• Mentor and supervise lower-grade TRTs in complex treatments.
• Independently deliver and oversee treatments on a linear accelerator.
• Train TRTs on the Record and Verify System and new equipment.
• Develop local policies and SOPs for the radiation therapy service.
• Lead quality improvement activities and departmental meetings.
• Facilitate chart rounds and clinical discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication with team

Clinical oversight

Education

Associate's degree in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology

Tools

Record and Verify System

Linear accelerator

Job description

A Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Oncology must complete an accredited radiologic technology program (JRCERT) and hold active certification from the ARRT (T), maintaining it in good standing. Technologist must be able to perform all radiation therapy duties independently. The technologist is expected to demonstrate advanced competencies across all radiation therapy specialties and may provide guidance to lower-grade therapists in complex or unfamiliar situations. 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:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a program in therapeutic radiologic technology, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's or higher degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or other accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the subsequent completion of a 12-month ED accrediting body-approved program in therapeutic radiologic technology. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 C.F.R. Part 75. They must have successfully completed an educational program meeting or exceeding the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the ED, and be radiation therapists certified by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (T).
• Certification. All applicants must be certified in therapeutic radiologic technology by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (ARRT (T)).

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).

Grade Determinations:

Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist, GS-11:

• Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) directly related to the position being filled.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
  • Ability to provide technical oversight, assure compliance with standard operating procedures, distribute work assignments to lower level radiation therapists and provide input for performance appraisals and competencies.
  • Skill in effective communication of all aspects of patient care with the radiation oncology team to include facilitating all essential communication to the Chief Radiation Therapist or leadership regarding clinical and operational issues.
  • Ability to independently deliver, mentor and provide oversight to lower level TRTs with basic and complex radiation treatments on a linear accelerator, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
  • Ability to instruct and train TRTs on the Record and Verify System (or other similar treatment delivery systems), newly acquired equipment, devices and products within the service.
  • Ability to resolve informal employee disputes and concerns using problem solving skills.
  • Ability to develop local policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to perform lead responsibilities such facilitating quality improvement activities, conducting in-service and staff meetings, conducting other departmental meetings as requested
  • Skill in facilitating chart rounds.

Preferred Experience:

• Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist at a GS-10 to possess a minimum of five years clinical TRT experience.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

This position is above the full performance level. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11.

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service