Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

About the Role

The incumbent supervises the technical staff of the Mammography and Ultrasound section at the North Texas VA Health Care System (NTXHCS) to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high‑quality technical results, and patient satisfaction. This is a working supervisor position with daily mammography duties.

Responsibilities

• First‑level supervisor for the Mammography and Ultrasound sections, including performance evaluations, time‑off approvals, competency assessments, MRS, FDA inspections, and ACR accreditations.
• Take appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with VA directives and AFGE involvement; recommend specific actions such as counseling, suspension, demotion, letters of warning, or removal.
• Make formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, quality improvements, and performance awards.
• Maintain ARRT (R) (M) registration and preferably RDMS (Ultrasound) registration; complete continuing education to keep ARRT license in good standing and maintain BLS certification.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for FDA and ACR inspections, preparing monthly reports, medical outcome audits, repeat/reject analyses, and QC reports on various schedules.
• Lead mammography inspections, sit with inspectors during evaluation periods, and report required data to the Women’s Veteran Program Coordinator.
• Coordinate all work performed by mammography and ultrasound staff, liaising with clinicians, patients, and other staff to resolve questions.
• Modify workflow and assignments to improve efficiency, job satisfaction, and productivity while ensuring emergent work is addressed promptly.
• Maintain workload demand, justify staffing level changes, set priorities, and meet deadlines for timely patient care.
• Prepare vacancy requests, participate in candidate selection with the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrative Officer (AO), and submit budget recommendations.
• Supervise quality‑assurance activities, develop and maintain a quality‑control program, and ensure adequate supplies and clean exam rooms.
• Assign employees to positions based on difficulty, type of work, availability, capability, and experience; issue oral and written instructions for complex assignments.
• Approve or disapprove leave requests for staff, resolve scheduling concerns, and provide coverage during unexpected staffing shortages.
• Perform mammography or administrative duties as needed to ensure timely patient care.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Completion of a full‑time diagnostic radiologic technology program of at least 24 months, resulting in a certificate or associate degree accredited by JRCERT or an equivalent DOE‑recognized agency.
• Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology – Radiography (ARRT (R)).
• Compliance with Public Law 97‑35 credentialing standards (42 CFR Part 75).
• May qualify under the Grandfathering Provision if a current VHA employee meets the VA Qualification Standard.
• Grade: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – GS‑11.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑10 in a directly related role (e.g., quality‑control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, PACS technologist, clinical program director, or assistant chief radiologic technologist).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and develop/implement solutions for efficient section operation.
• Use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
• Problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Supervise technologists performing complex radiographic exams (CT, MRI, special procedures, mammography, ultrasound).
• Interview and evaluate candidates, assess subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or disciplinary actions.
• Participate in facility initiatives, workgroups, and committees.
• Demonstrate infection‑control practices and appropriate hygiene methods.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate lifting (15–44 lb) and light carrying (under 15 lb).
• Straight pulling (2 hrs), pushing (4 hrs), reaching above shoulder.
• Use of both hands and fingers; walking (4 hrs), standing (4 hrs), kneeling (2 hrs), repeated bending (2 hrs); both legs required.
• Rapid mental and muscular coordination.
• Near vision correctable to 13″–16″ (Jaeger 1‑4); far vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other; both eyes required.
• Hearing (aid permitted) or unaided hearing.
• Mental and emotional stability.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Telework not available. This is not a virtual position.