Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

About the role

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To supervise technical and support staff within assigned Diagnostic Imaging sections at the North Texas VA to ensure efficient operations - quality patient care - regulatory compliance - optimal workflow - and customer satisfaction. Incumbent serves as a working supervisor responsible for the administrative - clinical - quality assurance - and personnel management functions of the imaging program while performing diagnostic radiologic procedures as needed.

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)
• 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)
• Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology – Radiography (ARRT) (R)
• Credentialing Standards: Must meet the standards in 42 CFR Part 75 (Consumer‑Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981) – i.e., completed an educational program meeting or exceeding those standards and accredited by a DOE‑recognized organization, and be certified as a radiographer
• Grandfathering Provision: 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)

Qualifications

Grade Determinations: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – GS‑11

• Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS‑10 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 assistant chief radiologic technologist
• Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Ability to analyze organizational