Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist for a large tertiary care medical center. You will supervise a team of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below, oversee imaging operations, and ensure high-quality radiologic services across modalities.

The role requires ARRT certification with CT where assigned, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor staff, coordinate staffing, and optimize patient care while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be United States citizen or eligible for VA appointment
• English proficiency for spoken and written communication as required by VA policy
• Certification in Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and CT certification where assigned
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program
• One year of experience equivalent to GS-9 level related to the position

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of DRTs at GS-9 and below
• Evaluate new products and equipment; advise upgrades
• Inform management of staffing variances and personnel changes
• Direct development and implementation of services and staff supervision
• Mentor and oversee assigned clinical staff in diagnostic radiology

Skills

Analyze problems

Quality management

Data-driven workload management

Policy development

Problem solving & conflict resolution

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiography (R)

Advanced ARRT CT certification

Certificate or Associate Degree in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

JRCERT-accredited program (or equivalent)

Tools

PACS system

CT imaging equipment

MRI safety procedures

Job description

The Supervisory DRT occupies the position of supervisory radiologic technologist in a large, complex, tertiary care, affiliated medical center. The technologist functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below which may include support staff.

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.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R) and Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) 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).
• Grade Determination GS-10 Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS - 9) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Assignments

For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments:

Specialized Assignments

• general diagnostic radiologic technology (R)
• bone densitometry (BD)
• mammography (M)
• diagnostic ultrasound (S)
• computed tomography (CT)
• [ ] magnetic resonance imaging (MR)
• [ ] [interventional radiologic technology (IR)]
• quality management (QM)
• picture archival communication system (PACS) technologist
• MRI safety officer (MRSO)
• imaging administrator
• clinical program director
• clinical instructor

Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below which may include support staff. Evaluates new products and equipment, making recommendations to supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations. [The technologist] informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and informally recommends promotions, reassignments, or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees, and recognition of superior performance in the diagnostic radiologic area. [The technologist] directs the development and implementation of services and treatment to patients through the supervision, mentoring, and oversight of assigned clinical staff.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation.
• Ability to evaluate quality management procedures and processes.
• Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
• Skill in developing new policies and guidelines as needed.
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.

Preferred Experience

1 year of specialized experience

Reference

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

Physical Requirements

Bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and occasional kneeling crawling and squatting; lifting, carrying, bending, and manipulation of equipment; patient assistance and positioning; walking and prolonged standing; the ability to read written orders, computer screens, patient records, and equipment controls; and the ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and coworkers. Near visual acuity to assess patient's physical condition when performing exams, and evaluating images for diagnostic quality. Must be able to speak and hear to communicate with patients. Ability to make critical decisions, interact with patients of different ages and health conditions, maintain patient confidentiality, work under stressful conditions, such as operating or emergency rooms.