Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Summary

As the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, the incumbent serves as the technical and specialized supervisor with responsibility for planning, developing, and directing the general radiology, Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional radiology, Bone Densitometry, Nuclear Medicine and Mammography operations of Imaging Service.

Duties

This vacancy is for the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position at the Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital located in the Radiology Service line. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and directing the radiologic technology program at active, affiliated medical centers and outpatient clinics, and has full supervisory responsibility for at least one subordinate supervisor at the next lower grade level, as well as oversight of a large staff of nonsupervisory personnel. Duties include but are not limited to: General Description of Assigned Duties: A. Directs the technical services and programs that support the VA medical center. These services provided are direct and have a significant impact in other multi mission organizational units' ability to provide critical patient support. The incumbent's ability to identify and implement methods for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of performing these services and the liaison role the incumbent plays affect the overall operational services to the patients, families, and community. B. Directly oversees work of MIT/ultrasound technologists, Interventional Radiology technologists, Nuclear Medicine technologists and Mammography technologists. Is the clinical coordinator for affiliated university and community college radiologic technology students. The incumbent must have a complete and thorough working knowledge of all functions of the department to ensure its many activities and to provide efficient patient care. C. Follows established Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines and protocols to ensure integrity, availability, authenticity and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities. This requires reviewing images coming from modalities prior to storage in the PACS archive. The incumbent assists Radiologists and provides evaluation and reports to upper management regarding the effectiveness of PACS imaging for the Veterans. D. The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiology Technologist assures the Radiology Service has 24-hour technologist coverage in General Radiology, and on-call coverage in Interventional, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography. E. Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees. II. Functions or Scope of Practice: A. Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by sub-areas, CT, ultrasound, general radiology, MRI, bone densitometry, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and mammography. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities and prepares schedules for goals on completion of assigned tasks. B. Performs appraisals for technical and clerical personnel and annually reviews the position description and performance standards on all employees under his/her supervision. C. Makes decisions on work problems presented by facility supervisors, administrators, facility team leaders, similar personnel, and contractors. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of critical performance skills including, but not limited to interpersonal, organizational, technological and leadership. D. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters. Oversees the Continuing Education Program for both technical and clerical personnel. E. Under the supervision of the Chief Radiology Service, the incumbent has a major role in designing long-range plans for the department, including construction, new equipment, space requirements, budget, recruitment of personnel, as well as objectives of future needs of the Radiology Service. F. Evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates. Assigns work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Participates in the management of human resources for the department including selection, promotion, performance appraisal, and award systems. G. Formulates functional statements, position descriptions and performance standards for new technical and clerical positions and, on an annual basis, reviews and updates the functional statements, performance standards, and position descriptions as required by Human Resources. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications

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. Education. 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). 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.] English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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). Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. DRTs initially grandfathered into this occup