Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville seeks a Supervisory MRI Technologist Radiologic Technologist to oversee MRI and general radiology sections and staff. The incumbent supports the Chief Technologist, Imaging Service, with direct supervision over MRI staff and MRI studies.

Applicants must meet education and ARRT certification requirements; proof of a 24-month program is required. This role requires leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage workload and quality in a

Qualifications

• Must meet the education and ARRT certification requirements for radiologic technology.
• Eligibility criteria include proof of a 24-month program (certificate or associate degree).
• Candidates may be referred under grandfathering provisions for current VA employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MRI and radiology sections and staff performance.
• Provide direct supervision of MRI studies and related workflows.
• Support the Chief Technologist, Imaging Service, with supervisory duties.
• Ensure quality patient care and efficient section operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Interviewing candidates

Committee participation

Education

Certificate/Associate degree in radiologic technology

ARRT certification (R)

JRCERT accreditation

Job description

As Supervisory MRI Technologist Radiologic Technologist, the incumbent has full responsibility for technical aspects and patient care functions within Magnetic Resonance: Imaging (MRI) and has direct supervisory responsibility over the staff in these sections This involves providing oversight and supervison of MRI studies performed. Incumbent supports the Chief Technologist, Imaging Service, who provides the direct supervision the position.

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.

Note: Must provide proof of 24 month program. Evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree (transcript).

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).
• Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 2 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].
• Licensure/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 independent] 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.

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

At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-10) level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Experience must must demonstrate practice skills in a specialty are o in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. In addition to the experience, the candidate must demonstrate all the following technical KSAs:

• Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation.
• Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, Ultrasound).
• Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees.

Reference

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

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

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of the work includes: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, good dexterity (both hands required); prolonged walking, prolonged standing; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working; and emotional stability. Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.