Summary

The Supervisory DRT (MR) position is assigned to the James A Haley VA Healthcare System - Imaging Service - Magnetic Resonance Imaging section within the James A Haley VA Medical Center - Tampa - FL. The Supervisor leads team members in varying assignments including special MRI examinations and procedures within the Magnetic Resonance section - with and without the use of contrast materials - 100% of the time - and is accountable to the Chief Technologist.

Qualifications

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.] 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 2 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).] Grade Determinations: GS-11 Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• The incumbent functions as section supervisor for a group of advanced DRTs at the GS-10 level and below - which may include support staff
• The incumbent evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations
• The incumbent develops and maintains protocol manuals for procedures performed in the section
• The incumbent is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section
• The incumbent 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 these should be addressed on your resume: i
• Ability to analyze organizational - technical - and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation
• ii
• Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload - quality - performance - and productivity
• iii
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• iv
• Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT - MRI - Special Procedures - Mammography - Ultrasound)
• v
• Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions - evaluate subordinate performance - recommend appointments - advancements - or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions
• vi
• Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives - workgroups - and/or committees
• Preferred Experience: **3 Years Leadership Experience in an MRI leadership position in a major medical facility Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work include: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over
• moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds
• pushing up to 4 hours
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)
• prolonged walking - prolonged standing
• repeated bending
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• speed in working
• and emotional stability
• Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a health care setting
• Work may involve exposure to infection and possible contagious diseases
• Standard precautions and isolation techniques will be employed as indicated
• There are occasions where response to physical and/or verbal abuse by patients requires knowledge gained by attending annual Violence in the Workplace training
• Working conditions include outside and inside work - exposure to radiant energy - constant noise (machinery/equipment) - working around hazardous machinery with moving parts - working closely with others.

Duties

• Supervisors carry out the assigned tasks independently and assume full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the MRI program at a medical center or independent outpatient clinic that does not meet the level of complexity described at the GS-12 level for a Chief radiologic technologist and has significant supervisor responsibility for staff
• This is a general medical and surgical facility - classified as a Level 1A facility
• It is a teaching hospital - providing a full range of patient care services - with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and limited research
• In addition to the main facility in Tampa - there are services offered in several community-based outpatient clinics
• The Supervisory DRT must possess skills to interview and evaluate candidates for positions in the section - as well as recommend appointments - advancements - or - when appropriate - disciplinary actions
• The Supervisory DRT will have the ability to evaluate performance - identify continuing education and training needs - as well as analyze organizational - technical - and administrative problems that result in developing and implementing solutions that result in efficient section operation
• The Supervisor must be registered in MRI
• 1) The Supervisor must have knowledge of clinical performance measures and be able to assist the QA/QM Technologist and the Compliance Officer in clinical process improvements - as well as knowledge in computers - printers - VistA - PACs - transmission and the planning of additional hardware and software
• Must have knowledge of and assume responsibility for formulating and administering policies and procedures
• 2) The Supervisory DRT assumes the responsibility for the day-to-day service operation - supervision - and administration of the MRI section in the Diagnostic Imaging Service - identifying areas requiring attention and recommending course of action to the Chief Technologist
• 3) The Supervisory DRT is responsible for indoctrination and training of new professional staff members assigned to the service with respect to VA procedures and policies
• 4) The Supervisory DRT is responsible for policy and procedural interpretations of guidelines of Radiology Service - James A
• Haley Veterans Hospital - and VA
• and is responsible for reviewing new or proposed regulations for impact on programs before implementation
• 5) The Supervisory DRT is responsible for developing short and long-range plans - conducting systematic reviews
• 6) The Supervisory DRT can be delegated to act in the absence of the Chief Technologist
• 7) The Supervisory DRT is responsible to ensure the professional credential compliance of DRT's performing procedures and examinations
• The Supervisory DRT functions as the supervisor for all technologists assigned to the MRI section of the Imaging Department within JAHVA Medical Center
• The Supervisor will direct and assist daily to assure optimum patient care - quality control - and the economically efficient performance of all activities
• Preferred experience: 3 Years Leadership Experience in an MRI leadership position in a major medical facility
• Work Schedule: 8AM-4:30PM