Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' North Texas VA Health Care System is seeking a Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to oversee the Mammography and Ultrasound section.

The incumbent combines daily Mammography duties with staff supervision to assure quality control, efficient coordination, and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include leading the section, evaluating performance, guiding QA processes, and ensuring compliance with ARRT and JRCERT standards.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• English language proficiency required.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program.
• ARRT (R) certification in Radiography.
• Credentialing per 42 CFR Part 75.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Mammography/Ultrasound section staff daily.
• Ensure quality control and patient satisfaction across imaging services.
• Coordinate activities for efficient section operation.

Skills

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Supervise radiology exams

Interview candidates

Education

Associate degree in radiologic technology

ARRT certification (R)

JRCERT-accredited program

Tools

PACS

Job description

The Primary Purpose of the Position is:

Incumbent supervises the technical staff of the Mammography and Ultrasound section at the North Texas VA Health Care System (NTXHCS) to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality technical results, and patient satisfaction. Incumbent is a working supervisor with daily Mammography duties.

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

Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (2 hours); Pushing (4 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Kneeling (2 hours); Repeated bending (2 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Hearing (aid permitted); Hearing without aid; Mental and emotional stability