Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
What you'd do
The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) will serve as the Chief Radiologic Technologist at the Detroit VA Medical Center. The incumbent will have full responsibility for technical aspects and patient care functions within the general radiography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology. The incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility over the technologist and subordinate staff in the Nuclear Medicine Section.
Major duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Analyze and evaluate workload, productivity, work distribution, staffing patterns, and make and implement major managerial recommendations to improve the quality and productivity of the Diagnostic Radiology, Cat Scan (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology (IR). Will provide the same data for Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology sections when requested by the IPA. Oversee expenditures for Diagnostic, and Interventional Radiology fund control points, monitor required records and supporting documentation for all fund control accounts in the sections. Evaluate compliance with all inspecting and accrediting agencies for the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology sections, identify potential violations, and work with staff to create resolutions. Performs EHR and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and PACS duties, as well as Voice Recognition administrator duties within the TDI Service and coordinates support throughout the Medical Center. Provides first line technical support for image transmission of display errors related to modalities, Vista interface, display workstations, and printers. Identifies and determines training priorities, conducts and administers training programs, develops and improves training guidance. Assists the Chief of TDI Service in assessment and procurement of new equipment. Identifies problems, gathers data, performs analysis, and proposes solutions to problems and barriers to establishment of an efficient, cost-effective filmless radiology environment. Plans, installs, test and implements PACS and related systems including application systems, networking interface software, and system administrative software. Defines and documents routine maintenance and downtime procedures to minimize downtime. Incumbent monitors one or more Local Area Network (LAN) systems for PACS, ensuring that PACs network (LAN) systems are properly designed, maintained and operated to meet local and national standards. Incumbent provides in-house technical expertise for the resolution of technical problems with LAN resources and serves as a focal point for computed imaging support within the Medical Center. Incumbent is responsible for the local planning, development and execution of procedures for backing up operating systems, applications, and data on the PACS network. In conjunction with ITOPS and HTM/BME, maintains a list of all Voice Recognition (VR) imaging devices and records network address information as required, and physical location. Performs daily support in VR operations. Plans, installs, tests, and implements VR systems including application systems, networking interface software, and system administrative software. Supports and participates in the implementation of a PACS Wide Area Network (WAN) system and applications upon its development. Responsible for the technical quality, quantity, and timeliness of work produced by subordinates. Interviews, recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments involving candidates for positions. Hears and resolves complaints. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as counseling, admonishment, and reprimand. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be available per approval from supervisor Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93928-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
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 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). Creditable Experience Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice. To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice. This may have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active practice, which is paid or nonpaid employment as a DRT as defined by ARRT. Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements identified in paragraph 2b above. Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination. Supervisory [Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist]. Assignment to this grade level is restricted to those serving as the chief radiologic technologist at medical facilities with comprehensive and complex radiographic and imaging programs. Employees in these assignments plan and direct the radiologic technology program at active, affiliated medical centers with critical care and emergent inpatient services, and have full supervisory responsibility for a large staff of subordinate personnel, including GS-10 DRTs, at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor at the next lower grade level, and may include clerical or administrative support staff. At this level, the radiologic technology program typically includes the full variety of comprehensive and complex modalities. Grade Determinations: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-11 directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a quality control technologist. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including responsibility for assignment of work performed; performance evaluations; recommendations for appointments, awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions; and identification of continuing education and training needs. Ability to serve as a consultant to other facility personnel in evaluating and planning radiologic technology services for the most complex cases. *Ability to participate in research studies and/or as a consultant to others conducting research. *Ability to consult with staff and resident physicians through patient presentation, attending ward rounds, and specialty clinics and/or conferences, etc. *Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate the delivery of radiologic technology services at the facility. 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-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: The work requires extensive walking, primarily between workstations and divisions within the Radiology Department and remote service locations. There may be extended periods of time using and sitting in front of computers. There may be periods when bending and kneeling may be required and/or extended periods of time while working in a cold computer room. Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over) with or without assistance and the aid of mechanical lift equipment; moderate )lifting (15 -44 lbs.); light lifting (under 15 lbs.); moderate carrying (] 5 - 44 lbs.), light carrying (under 15 lbs.); straight pu11ing; pulling hand over hand; pushing; reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; walking; standing; kneeling; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; specific visual requirement; ability to visualize X-rays clearly; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of coolers; hearing (aid permitted). Duties may require lifting and carrying computer equipment (approximately 45 lbs.) such as monitors, Computer Processing Units (CPUs), and Utility Power System (UPS) products. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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