Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10, in Memphis, TN. The selected candidate will supervise radiologic procedures, ensure quality imaging, and maintain credentialing in ARRT standards.

Advanced CT/MRI/Mammo credentials are required for independent duties. Qualified applicants must have ARRT certification, a 24-month radiologic tech program, and meet English proficiency and BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• Certification and education meeting VA standards.
• ARRT certification with advanced credentials where required.

Skills

Patient balance

Contraindication assessment

First aid & BLS

Medical record review

Aseptic technique

Pre/Post care knowledge

Education

ARRT Radiography Certification

Advanced ARRT (CT/MRI/Mammo)

24-month radiologic technology program

DOE-accredited program awareness

Tools

PACS

Order Management

Joint Commission readiness

3-D post processing

Regulatory readiness

Job description

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

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.
• 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 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.].
• 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).]
• Credentialing Standards. Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and7407(d).
• BLS certification required

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

Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10

Experience

At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09), directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*).

• *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
• *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
• Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.

Preferred Experience

It is preferred that The CT Supervisor has a minimum of two years experience as a CT Technologist. The CT Supervisor should have experience with 3-D post processing and a working knowledge of PACS, Order Management, Regulatory Readiness and Joint Commission Accreditation.

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-10.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.