Summary The incumbent has the responsibility for planning, developing, and directing the General X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound operations and support staff of the Radiology Service, for the purpose of providing imaging studies in the Radiology Service facilities on station at VA SORCC. These services provide· direct patient care and have a significant impact on the ability of other units of VA SORCC to provide timely, appropriate, and quality healthcare to Veterans. Responsibilities VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf FUNCTIONS: a. Directs the technical imaging services and programs that support outpatient and residential care at VA SORCC. Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by General X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, and support personnel. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of assigned tasks. b. Oversees work of general Radiologic Technologists (3), CT technologists (1), Medical Instrument Technicians [Ultrasound] (1 ), and radiology clerks [MSAs] (2). c. Assigns work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees. d. Evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates. e. Decides on emergent, costly, or controversial training needs and training requests for Radiology employees, for Service Chief approval. f. Analyzes organizational, technical and administrative problems, and develops and implements solutions that result in efficient service operation. g. Evaluates technical imaging contractors' work to ensure quality and standards compliance. h. Makes decisions on work-related problems presented by facility supervisors, administrators, facility team leaders, similar personnel, and contractors. i. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters. j. Develops new policies and guidelines as needed. k. Demonstrates skill in problem solving and conflict resolution. l. Follows established Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines and protocols to insure integrity, availability, authenticity, and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities. m. Manages, implements, and analyzes clinical and administrative computer packages of the Radiology Information System within the Radiology Service. This includes: i. Setup and management of package parameters related to computer applications within the facility. ii. Development of training plans and materials. iii. Review of the data entered and validation of the information. iv. Development of automated methods for data extraction. v. Effective analysis and use of data to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity. n. Functions as PACS Administrator for the Radiology Service. i. Serves as the point of contact for all VA SORCC staff for Radiology functions related to clinically-oriented PACS and VISTA packages. ii. Develops the means to extract data from PACS and VISTA and present it in appropriate format. o. Evaluates new products and equipment, making recommendations to the Chief of Radiology concerning upgrades or new purchases that would improve operations. p. Informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and informally recommends promotions, reassignments, or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees, and recommending recognition of superior performance in the Radiology Service. q. Performs duties of a Radiologic Technologist, in General X-ray or CT, as needed to fulfill Radiology Service functions. r. Incumbent must be professional, cooperative, and able to work with other employees. Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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 experience. Parental 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 child. Child 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 $416.66. Retirement: 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: Available, Ad hoc per supervisor's approval. Functional Statement #:00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov 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). 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). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10 Experience: At 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 level. The technologist: Functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below which may include support staff. The technologist evaluates new products and equipment, making recommendations to supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations. The technologist informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and informally recommends promotions, reassignments, or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees, and recognition of superior performance in the diagnostic radiologic area. The technologist directs the development and implementation of services and treatment to patients through the supervision, mentoring, and oversight of assigned clinical staff. Experience must demonstrate practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): i. *Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation. ii. Ability to evaluate quality management procedures and processes. iii. *Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity. iv. *Skill in developing new policies and guidelines as needed. v. Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution. References: VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is of GS-10 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript and Certification must be submitted with your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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