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Summary

This Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the technical - clerical - and file room operations of the General Diagnostic Section - North Little Rock and works closely with the technologists - radiologists - clinicians - and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control - efficient coordination of activities - high quality diagnostic exam results - and patient satisfaction.

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
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)
• Education: Applicants must have 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)
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: 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
• Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
• 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 analyze organizational - technical - and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation
• Ability to evaluate quality management procedures and processes
• *Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload - quality - performance - and productivity
• *Skill in developing new policies and guidelines as needed
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-10
• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position
• May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - pulling - and pushing
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Duties

• If you ARE a current - permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency - you should apply under CBST-12703421-25-ARS
• Duties of the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist include - but are not limited to: Staff Training: Responsible for orientation and training of staff
• Trains new technologists in the performance of procedures specific to that modality and organizational practices of the unit
• Recommends - coordinates and evaluates new or modified procedures and instructs staff on specialized tasks and new/modified procedures and policies
• Participates in the education of staff through departmental in-services
• Ensures the completion by staff of all facility required education Staff Assessment: Responsible for the evaluation - communication and completion of Competency checklists and Performance Appraisal process under the direction of the Chief
• Develops formal orientation - training - and evaluation programs
• Communicates and documents informal and formal counseling - corrective actions and performance improvements plans according to established policy
• Staff Scheduling: Determines staffing requirements based on past - present - and future workload patterns and develops the weekly/monthly schedules
• Organizes staff work assignments - including lunch and break rotations
• Reports absences and tardiness to Chief Technologist
• Directs reassignment of technologists when necessary because of call-ins or increased/decreased workload
• Coordinates leave requests i.e. - vacation schedules - to maintain optimal staffing levels
• Student supervision: Coordinates with affiliate program to provide supervision and training for student technologists
• Clinic Scheduling: Develops and coordinates the appointment schedules in a manner so as to optimize times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases
• Monitors and reports the wait times for requests to be scheduled and assures compliance to hospital mandated appointment processes by the clerical staff
• Coordinates with the Radiologist to accomplish emergency procedures
• This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient
• Inventory Control: Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering - receipt and inventory control
• Assures that general diagnostic procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies
• Participates in planning of renovation and construction within the areas of responsibility
• Confers with engineers during process to ensure needs of the service are met
• Responsible for quality assurance of examinations performed in the unit
• Confers with the radiologist on any areas of concern and determines requirement of nonstandard exams
• Coordinates the repair and installation of all general diagnostic equipment
• Responsible for the Quality Assurance/Quality Control program in Diagnostic Radiology
• Responsible to ensure that staff adhere to all policies and procedures in the performance of duties - and that documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm (Includes on-call after-hours - weekends - and holidays) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 598-01195-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized