Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. 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 Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g.) 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.] 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 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic PersonnelEssentially - they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their fieldEnglish Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) Grade Determination: Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-10: ExperienceAt least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that levelThe incumbent functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs [at the GS-9 level and below]The incumbent provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams - has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area - and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisorThe candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): iAbility to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of workii*Ability to resolve informal employee complaintsiii*Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established proceduresivAbility to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situationsPreferred Experience: 1 year experience at the GS-9 level - ARRT certified - patient care skills communication - and people managementReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Technologist will be performing primary duties within the General X-ray Imaging department - along with supporting other modalities in the Lead capacityDuties include but not limited to: Reviews all diagnostic studies for accuracy - completeness and technical qualityCoordinates the flow of patients through the General X-ray department by efficient assignment of work and maximum utilization of staff and X-ray equipmentExpedites the examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating and working with General X-ray staff - nursing - and radiologistsWorks with other services (OR - ER - ICU's) to meet the imaging needs of other servicesPerforms X-ray procedures when staffing levels require the incumbent to do so - to ensure that patient care is continued without delay or interruptionOversees image transmission and acquisition process to ensure that all X-ray images are transmitted into PAC's systemParticipates in process improvement activities - monitoring - reporting - and planningPractices hospital safety - infection control - universal precaution - and oversees General X-ray safety in accordance with regulations and departmental guidelinesAssesses and reviews requisitions with clerical staff and technologists - interacts with requesting healthcare providers and radiologists regarding requests when necessaryDirectly supervises General X-ray radiologic technologists within the General X-ray sectionOversees and coordinates student educational experience within the General X-ray department as directedAssists in initiating and implementing changes in methods of delivering patient care in General X-rayImplements departmental and medical center policy and proceduresWork Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am-4:30 pm Recruitment/or Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases when setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov and VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions and assistanceLearn more 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experienceParental 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 childChild 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 $416.66Retirement: 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 000000