Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Radiologic Technologist to supervise a team of DRTs at GS-9 and below in a large tertiary care center.

The role includes oversight of patient imaging services, mentoring staff, and coordinating quality and safety protocols. The incumbent must hold ARRT certification in radiography, with Advanced ARRT in CT required for CT assignments, and possess a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program completion.

Qualifications

• Certification in general radiologic technology by ARRT (R)
• Advanced ARRT certification required for CT assignments
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program in an accredited school

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of DRTs at GS-9 level and below.
• Evaluate products and equipment; recommend upgrades to management.
• Direct development and implementation of services and treatment to patients; mentor staff.
• Analyze problems and develop solutions to improve operations.
• Manage workload, quality, performance and productivity; develop policies and guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Radiologic technology

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification

CT certification

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. 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.
• 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

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.

Specialized areas of radiologic technology include 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, and 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 improveoperations. [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. Experience must demonstrate practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment.

• 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