Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs oversees a team of ADRTs in the PACS area, ensuring smooth operation, system reliability, and high-quality user support in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing procedures, and enforcing safety policies. Required ARRT certification, JRCERT-accredited education, and English proficiency; advanced certification for CT/MRI/Mammography as applicable.

Qualifications

• US citizenship as required by VA policy.
• ARRT certification in Radiography (R) required; advanced certification for CT/MRI/Mammography as applicable.
• Education: completion of a ≥24 month diagnostic radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT or recognized by DOE.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing as required by VA policy.
• Grandfathering provision may apply to current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of advanced diagnostic radiologic technologists (ADRTs) in PACS and oversee daily PACS operations.
• Ensure system performance, stability, reliability and user support across the PACS section.
• Develop and maintain protocol manuals; ensure adherence to safety practices and policies.
• Mentor and supervise staff; participate in staff evaluation and development.

Education

Post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program (≥24 months), JRCERT-accredited

Job description

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiological Technologist, is responsible for supervising a group of advanced diagnostic radiologic technologist (ADRTs) in Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS) and overseeing the PACS section's daily operations, ensuring system performance, stability, reliability and user support.

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). NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• 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).

Grade Determinations

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 described at that level.

Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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

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

Preferred Experience

Supervisory & PACS experience preferred, but not required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Physical Requirements

Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.