Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California is seeking a Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-11). The role requires ARRT certification, a 24-month radiologic technology program, and English proficiency.

The incumbent will supervise section staff, develop protocols, and ensure safety standards. EDRP eligibility applies; a one-year experience at the GS-10 level is preferred. Responsibilities include overseeing CT/MRI-related duties, evaluating equipment, and mentoring

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology (R) required.
• Advanced ARRT certification required for CT/MRI/Mammography duties where applicable.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program (certificate or associate).
• English proficiency in speaking and writing as required by VA.
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VA employees in this occupation.
• Grade requirements require at least one year of experience at the next lower grade for supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of diagnostic radiologic technologists and oversee daily operations.
• Develop and maintain protocols, manuals, and safety practices for the section.
• Mentor staff and ensure competency in advanced radiologic procedures (CT, MRI, etc.).
• Evaluate new equipment and safe operation, and oversee assignment of duties to staff.

Skills

ARRT Certification (R)

English Proficiency

Leadership/Supervision

Education

Radiologic Technology certificate or Associate degree

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Preferred Experience: 3 years CT Technologist preferred

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

A. United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g.)

B. Certification Requirement: 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 independently] 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.]

C. Education Requirement: 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).]

D. English Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

E. Grandfathering Provision: 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.)

F. Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following grade requirements.

Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-11

Experience. In addition to minimum qualifications, applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a supervisory radiologic technologist.

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.

Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The incumbent functions as section supervisor for a group of advanced DRTs at the GS-10 level and below, which may include support staff. The incumbent evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations. The incumbent develops and maintains protocol manuals for procedures performed in the section. The incumbent is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section. The incumbent 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.

The candidate must demonstrate ALL of 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.

References:

VA Handbook 5005/119, Part II, Appendix G25, dated December 13, 2019, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standards, GS-0647.

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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.