Summary

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography) performs administrative and clinical duties as the Supervisor in the Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging modality. The Supervisory GS-10 DRT (CT) will be tasked with focused work assignments or duties - requiring expert knowledge and high reliability. These assignments or duties are aimed at Facility or Departmental process improvement as well as meeting VISN and/or National Initiatives.

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
• 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]
• 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).] English Language Proficiency
• DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grade Determinations: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-9 - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities candidate must demonstrate: Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
• Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
• Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
• Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
• Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients Ability to analyze organizational - technical - and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation
• Ability to evaluate quality management procedures and processes Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload - quality - performance - and productivity
• Skill in developing new policies and guidelines as needed
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Preferred Experience: Advanced certification in CT - at least 3 years experience in CT imaging
• 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-10
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-10
• Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: See VA directive and Handbook 5019
• The physical demands of the work include: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds or over
• moderate carrying 15-45 pounds
• pushing - pulling - and reaching above shoulders up to 4 hours
• use of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)
• prolonged walking - standing - and/or sitting
• repeated bending
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• hearing (aid not permitted in Zone 4)
• and speed in working
• Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.

Duties

• Include but are not limited to: The incumbent works under the supervision of the Chief Technologist and Service Chief - and is expected to carry out his/her non-clinical duties with considerable independence
• The incumbent is responsible for the efficiency and quality of radiologic technical services - for maintenance of the records required - and for the preparation of reports on technical operations
• Reviews studies for technical quality - resolves technical problems and takes appropriate corrective action
• Writes and reviews methods and instructions in the Policy/Procedure Manual
• Has technical over sight for Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the CT service Makes work assignments in the CT service based on workload - urgency of need - availability of equipment - and level of staff training
• Is qualified to perform a full range of CT and diagnostic radiologic procedures - when required by personnel shortages or workload backup
• Teaches and trains new personnel in CT technology - and plans and implements staff In-Service Training programs
• Plans requests for Personnel Action - writes functional statements and performance plans - interviews applicants - approves leave - counsels staff on performance evaluation and grievances - and initiates disciplinary action Continuously observe the process - identify problems - formulate solutions - obtain approval from management - institute and monitor solutions
• Performs CT imaging of heads and bodies which include head - face - larynx - neck - orbits - paranasal sinus - parotid glands - chest - cervical spine - thoracic spine - lumbo-sacral spine - brachial plexus - abdomen - pelvis - and extremities
• Complex procedures including CTA chest - abdomen - pelvis - aorta - pulmonary embolism - carotid bifurcations - circle of willis - virtual colonoscopies - liver - renal - runoffs - prostate - cardiac - CT procedures - biopsies - and CT research exams
• Incumbent screens patients prior to the exam to determine if there are any contraindications to the CT procedure
• Perform clinical analysis of data recorded by the computer
• Performs image capture - retrieval - and archiving functions
• Maintains archives on media format as directed
• Technologist sends studies to a long-term storage Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS)
• Verifies patient study is in PACS
• Case edits exam in Vista in a timely manner for Radiologist dictation
• Perform technical operation and general technical maintenance of the computer - disk drives - console - imaging devices - etc
• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday- Friday This Position supports 24/7 operations throughout the calendar year
• Work is typically performed on the day shift
• however - candidate may be subject to overtime work - shift work - and/or work on rotating shifts to include evenings - weekends - and holidays
• Subject to call back outside tour of duty
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) - GS-0647-10 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized