Summary

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) has the responsibility for planning - developing and directing operations of the Radiology department.

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:

• 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 - 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 Personnel
• Essentially - 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 field
• Exception for Non-Certified - Entry Level Candidates
• This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level technician
• For grade levels above the entry level - the candidate must be certified
• Grandfathering Provision
• All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation
• For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions
• Physical Requirements
• A physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
• English Language Proficiency
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• GRADE REQUIREMENTS Creditable Experience: Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice
• To be creditable - experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice
• This may have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active practice - which is paid or nonpaid employment as a DRT as defined by ARRT
• Quality of Experience
• Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements identified above
• Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination
• Part-Time Experience
• Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time work week
• For example - a DRT would receive one week of full- time credit for each two weeks of half-time work
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be met for the GS-12 level
• Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-12 Assignment to this grade level is restricted to those serving as the chief radiologic technologist at medical facilities with comprehensive and complex radiographic and imaging programs
• Employees in these assignments plan and direct the radiologic technology program at active - affiliated medical centers with critical care and emergent inpatient services - and have full supervisory responsibility for a large staff of subordinate personnel - at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor at the next lower grade level - and may include clerical or administrative support staff
• At this level - the radiologic technology program typically includes the full variety of comprehensive and complex modalities
• Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• The candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties - including responsibility for assignment of work performed
• performance evaluations
• recommendations for appointments - awards - advancements - and - when appropriate - disciplinary actions
• and identification of continuing education and training needs
• Ability to serve as a consultant to other facility personnel in evaluating and planning radiologic technology services for the most complex cases
• *Ability to participate in research studies and/or as a consultant to others conducting research
• *Ability to consult with staff and resident physicians through patient presentation - attending ward rounds - and specialty clinics and/or conferences - etc
• Ability to assess - plan - and evaluate the delivery of radiologic technology services at the facility
• References: VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25 - December 13 - 2019 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.

Duties

• The supervisory DRT directs the technical services and programs that support outpatient clinics in surrounding communities
• Assigned Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by sub-areas CT scan - ultrasound and MRI
• Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities and prepares schedules for goals on completion of assigned tasks
• Assigns work based on priorities - consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments and capabilities of employees
• Evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates
• Supervises daily operations of clerical and technical staff
• Decides on training needs and submits training requests on behalf of the employees to the Radiology Manager and Radiology Service Chief for approval
• Evaluates technical imaging contractors work to ensure qualify and standards compliance
• Oversees work of general radiologic technologies - CT scans technologists - MRI technologists - ultrasound technologists and technology students
• Makes decisions on work problems presented by Radiology Manager and Service Chief
• Provides advice - counsel or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters
• Follows established Quality Assurance guidelines and protocols to ensure integrity - availability - authenticity and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities
• Monitors powerscribe voice transcription and PACS system
• Monitors incomplete report list throughout the day
• Participates in the preparation of in-service or continuing education programs of the technical and clerical staff
• Demonstrates new techniques on all new equipment installed in the service with strict adherence to the safe operation of the equipment and safety for the patient
• Responsible for the formulation of plans and scheduled work assignments to minimize overtime costs
• Analyzes work requirements and staff resources in order to accomplish assignments
• Resolves staff complaints within the realm of responsibility
• Answers inquiries regarding patients and patient care with the area of responsibility and training
• Ensures existing equipment is always maintained
• Sets performance standards for technical staff
• Responsible for orderly flow of patients receiving care
• Maintains administrative records of staff personnel
• Assures supplies are available in all imaging modalities
• Assists in data retrieving and compiling of data for quality assurance/improvement program
• Ensures required information is entered in the mammography database and is in concurrence with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 0800am-1630pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required