Summary

The Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking full-time Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists for the Savannah VA Clinic in Savannah Georgia and the Myrtle Beach VA Clinic in Myrtle Beach South Carolina.

Qualifications

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) - and 7407(d)

Certification

All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)

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)

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)

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: (1) 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

(2) 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

(3) 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

(4) DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation

(5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT

Grade Determinations GS-11 Experience

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 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

Assignment Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The incumbent functions as section supervisor for a group of advanced DRTs at the GS-10 level and below - which may include support staff

The incumbent evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations

The incumbent develops and maintains protocol manuals for procedures performed in the section

The incumbent is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section

The incumbent 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

Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities

In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following 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: Previous lead/supervisory experience

Reference: FORMER VA HANDBOOK REFERENCE: PART II APPENDIX G25

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: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion.

It may require long periods of standing - walking and sitting

It may involve frequent bending - twisting - lifting

positioning patients

and carrying - pushing - or pulling moderately heavy objects.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) oversees the coordination and daily operation/performance of the Radiology section at the Ralph H

Johnson VA HealthCare System Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC) location

Incumbent is a working supervisor with daily patient care/technologist duties

Incumbent works closely with the technologists - radiologists - clinicians - and clerical staff to ensure accurate patient preparation - efficient coordination of activities and workflow - optimal quality imaging - and high patient satisfaction

Typical duties may include - but are not limited to: Holds employees accountable for appropriate levels of performance and conduct - including appropriate disciplinary actions (counseling - reprimands - admonishments - etc.) First-line supervisor performing all supervisory duties (30-40%) associated with the CBOC Radiology section including but not limited to performance evaluations - section staffing and time off approvals - coverage rotations - and competencies

Develops and maintains staffing and coverage plans

Determines staffing requirements based on historical and anticipated workload data and trends

Participates in training and evaluation (initial and annual) of technologists in the section utilizing formal orientation and evaluation programs

Maintains and stocks all supplies used in the work area - ensuring applicable products are within expiration date and stored properly

Performs a variety of routine to complex imaging examinations related to their respective modality

Performs a variety of routine diagnostic radiographic procedures - producing quality images - ensuring proper radiation safety - correct annotation - orientation - markers

Receives and identifies patients using two (2) patient identifiers - prepares patients for exams and explains p

• Oversees the coordination and daily operation/performance of the Radiology section.
• Acts as a working supervisor with daily patient care/technologist duties.
• Works closely with technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to ensure accurate patient preparation, efficient coordination of activities and workflow, optimal quality imaging, and high patient satisfaction.
• Holds employees accountable for appropriate levels of performance and conduct, including appropriate disciplinary actions (counseling, reprimands, admonishments, etc.).
• Performs all supervisory duties (30-40%) associated with the CBOC Radiology section including performance evaluations, section staffing and time off approvals, coverage rotations, and competencies.
• Develops and maintains staffing and coverage plans.
• Determines staffing requirements based on historical and anticipated workload data and trends.
• Participates in training and evaluation (initial and annual) of technologists in the section utilizing formal orientation and evaluation programs.
• Maintains and stocks all supplies used in the work area, ensuring applicable products are within expiration date and stored properly.
• Performs a variety of routine to complex imaging examinations related to their respective modality.
• Performs a variety of routine diagnostic radiographic procedures, producing quality images, ensuring proper radiation safety, correct annotation, orientation, and markers.
• Receives and identifies patients using two (2) patient identifiers, prepares patients for exams and explains procedures.
• Evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations.
• Develops and maintains protocol manuals for procedures performed in the section.
• Is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section.
• Directs the development and implementation of services and treatment to patients through the supervision, mentoring, and oversight of assigned clinical staff.

• 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.

• United States Citizenship (Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• 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).
• 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 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.
• Experience must demonstrate practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment.
• Previous lead/supervisory experience (preferred).