Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Texas VA seeks a Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to lead imaging staff and maintain high standards of patient care. You will supervise administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel management while performing radiologic procedures as needed.

Required ARRT R certification and a 24‑month radiologic technology program; U.S. citizenship and VA credentialing compliance are also essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed per VA policy.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Completion of a 24-month diagnostic radiologic technology program (certificate or associate degree) accred. by JRCERT or DOE-recognized agency.
• Certification in general radiologic technology (ARRT-R).
• Credentialing standards require compliance with 42 CFR Part 75 and VA qualification standards.
• Grandfathering provision may apply to current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technologists and support staff to ensure quality patient care and efficient operations.
• Oversee administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel management functions of the imaging program.
• Perform diagnostic radiologic procedures as needed to support imaging services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, workflow optimization, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in facility initiatives, workgroups, and committees as appropriate.

Skills

Supervision

Data analysis

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Interviewing & evaluation

Committee participation

Education

ARRT Certification (R)

Radiologic Tech Ed (AS/Certificate)

Job description

The Primary Purpose of the Position is:

To supervise technical and support staff within assigned Diagnostic Imaging sections at the North Texas VA to ensure efficient operations, quality patient care, regulatory compliance, optimal workflow, and customer satisfaction. Incumbent serves as a working supervisor responsible for the administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel management functions of the imaging program while performing diagnostic radiologic procedures as needed.

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), and7407(d).
• 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).
• Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• 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.
• 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-11: Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-10 directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, PACS technologist, clinical program director], or an assistant chief radiologic technologist. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (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.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to analyze organizational, technical and administrative problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation
• Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams.
• Demonstrates work practice and skills in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Infection Control. Understands, demonstrates appropriate hygiene methods and infection control
• Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions.

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 and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.