Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Shreveport (LA)

Presencial

USD 75.000 - 97.000

Jornada completa

Hace 4 días

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Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration in Shreveport, LA seeks a Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist to lead lower-level TRTs and perform a full range of therapeutic radiologic oncology procedures.

The Lead TRT provides technical oversight, mentors staff, manages schedules, ensures patient safety, and adheres to ARRT standards. Telework not available; normal hours Mon-Fri with potential adjustments.

Formación

Education must be from accredited institutions per U.S. DOE guidance.
Foreign education must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certificate for credit.

Responsabilidades

Lead TRT provides technical oversight and assigns work.
Mentors staff, trains on equipment, and ensures SOPs.
Monitors QA, schedule, and patient safety with ARRT standards.
Performs weekly QA checks and validates prescriptions.

Descripción del empleo

Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (TRT) is a team leader for the lower-level TRTs and provides a full range of both general and complex therapeutic radiologic oncology treatment procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead TRT is a team leader for the lower-level TRTs and provides a full range of both general and complex therapeutic radiologic oncology treatment procedures. Lead TRT provides technical oversight, distributes work assignments, and provides input on performance and competencies. This employee will ensure that new TRT staff are trained on all equipment and are informed of the service SOPs.

The Lead TRT will serve as a technical mentor, trainer, and coach for the staff TRTs and is accountable to the Supervisory TRT. Duties include but are not limited to: Works as a crucial part of the Radiation Oncology team to ensure patient safety and trust and provides feedback to the team by reporting any concerns.

Functions as the Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist for a group of radiation therapists and has a broad knowledge of treatment modalities with the ability to encourage and assist as needed. Create and monitor staff and machine schedules to ensure adequate therapist coverage and to maximize workflow. Resolve conflicts with staff and address concerns with patients and their families.

Possess a broad knowledge of Linear Accelerator warm-ups, troubleshooting, and quality assurance (QA). The Lead Technologist will adhere to and conform to the Standards of Ethics as established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Provide feedback to the Supervisory Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist. Receive assignments of varied difficulty that require application of standard procedure or that have special procedures identified and explained.

The employee understands and carries out these assignments/requests with little or no interpretation of the appropriate procedure. If needed, the employee will seek assistance from the Supervisory TRT. Follow all locally established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Properly identifies the patient per OBVAMC policy and radiation therapy Time Out procedure before performing radiation therapy procedures. Secure patients' confidence and cooperation by explaining procedures.

Review prescriptions and instructions for procedures. Carries out assigned tasks independently, functioning at a more advanced level. Perform detailed chart quality assurance (QA) checks before the patient's first treatment to ensure accuracy of prescription delivery. Perform weekly quality assurance (QA) chart checks to verify day-to-day treatment accuracy and prescription changes.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01073F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.