Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Supervisor (Computed Tomography)

About the role

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Supervisor (Computed Tomography) has overall responsibility for the leadership, coordination, and operational performance of Computed Tomography (CT) within Diagnostic Imaging Service. This is a working supervisor role providing daily oversight of CT operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, and performing daily CT duties to maintain workflow continuity.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced knowledge and understanding of cross-sectional anatomy, soft tissue structures, and vascular system to provide appropriate guidance, oversight, and quality assurance for imaging performed within the CT section
• Ensures staff maintain proficiency in patient assessment, aseptic technique, intravenous access procedures, contrast administration safety, infection control, universal precautions, and pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient care
• Reinforces compliance with CT staff standards, safety practices, and professional conduct; ensures staff are properly trained, credentialed, and supported in their roles
• Maintains expertise in IV insertion and contrast media safety
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of image acquisition processes, computerized Radiography (CR), and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
• Performs administrative and professional responsibilities in planning and directing the work of subordinate technologists, including:
  • Assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff
  • Providing CT technology services in more complex cases
  • Reviewing and making recommendations regarding new and emerging procedures
  • Providing instruction and training to new staff
  • Interviewing candidates for positions
  • Recommending selections, advancements, promotions
  • Evaluating performance
  • Taking disciplinary action when necessary
  • Identifying educational or training needs
• Submits special budget requirements to the first and second level supervisor for the CT section, including justification for equipment, supplies, and training needs
• Ensures adequate quantities of supplies are available to meet workload/patient care demands; ensures procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies with special emphasis on emergent and safety-related equipment
• Makes changes in workflow or assignment of functions to improve workflow, promote job satisfaction, increase productivity, ensure emergent work is completed promptly, and all services are rendered efficiently
• Develops formal orientation, training, and evaluation programs
• Recommends, coordinates, and evaluates new or modified procedures/protocols
• Provides instruction on specialized tasks, updated policies, and technical changes
• Performs other related duties as listed in functional statement

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. Advanced certification indicates the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and passed the designated examination. In modalities that require advanced certification, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on-the-job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.
• 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).
• 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. They must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds those standards, accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field.
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• 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).

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience working in Computed Tomography (CT) section
• 2–3 years work experience as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Grade Determinations (GS-10): In addition to the basic requirements, the applicant must meet experience and demonstrate all KSAs requirements.

• Experience: