Summary

The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) - Team Leader Mammography is fully functional as an Advanced DRT and is able to carry out the assigned tasks independently.

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 - 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).] NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description
• Physical Requirements
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• 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: 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
• Assignments
• For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
• DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• The incumbent functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below
• The incumbent] provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams - has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area - and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor
• The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk(*): Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work
• Ability to resolve informal employee complaints
• Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations
• Preferred Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in Mammography Knowledgeable of equipment Quantitative Radiology functions and Quality Assurance Knowledgeable of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Regulations and Requirements References: VHA Handbook 5005/119 - Part II - Appendix G25 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting
• 15-44 lbs - light carrying
• under 15lbs - straight pulling
• 2 hours - pushing
• 4 hours - pushing
• 4 hours - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking
• 4 hours - standing
• 4 hours - kneeling
• 2 hours - repeated bending
• 2 hours - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other - both eyes required - Hearing (aid may be permitted) - Hearing without aid - mental and emotional stability
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Performing significant administrative duties - including the performance and documentation of QC required to maintain compliance with all QC and QA requirements as per VHA policy - FDA/MQSA regulations - and ACR standards in mammography - digital breast tomosynthesis - breast ultrasound - breast ultrasound interventional procedures - stereotactic biopsy - and breast MRI
• Organizing and managing a comprehensive QA/QC program within the breast imaging section and representing the department at annual FDA/MQSA inspections
• Working closely with the technologists - radiologists - clinicians - and clerical staff to assure optimum QC - efficient coordination of activities - high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results - and patient satisfaction
• Ensuring all personal certifications and qualifications are continuously monitored and kept up to date as required by the accrediting bodies
• This includes personal qualifications - continuing experience - and educational experience required by MSQA for all the breast imaging physicians - technologists - and medical physicists
• Tracking and coordinating annual and semiannual equipment inspections and preventative maintenance with Biomedical Engineering - and reviews and acts upon their recommendations
• Providing services in mammography - including performing very difficult and highly specialized radiographic examinations of the breast mammography utilizing a variety of specialized procedures that require precise positioning producing quality results
• Setting up the exam room - assuring enough sterile supplies - and assures all needed equipment is present and in working order
• Providing quality patient care when receiving - explaining the procedure - and positioning the patients
• Setting the correct technical factors - setting up and adjusting accessory equipment - sets the required exposure for the requested procedure - securing the confidence and cooperation of the patient during the examination procedures - and recognizes exceptional diagnostic challenges
• Using word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files - activating printers - inserting and deleting text - formatting letters - reports - and memoranda - and transmitting and receiving e-mail through Microsoft Outlook
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 0000/Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized