Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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.

01Basic 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 Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Certification Requirement: 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 Requirement: 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).

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). Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10 At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-9, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Quality of Experience.

Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements. 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 workweek. For example, a DRT would receive one week of full-time credit for each two weeks of half-time work.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the basic requirements, 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10.

02Physical 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.

Duties include: Demonstrate advanced competency in specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors; Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the CT section in the absence of the CT Supervisor; Organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks and responsibilities; Communicate with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills; Serves as a subject matter expert to the department, and/or hospital in CT; Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders and supervisors; Assess qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees; Consult with radiologists to develop standard and non-standard treatment/exam protocols; Independently perform general and specialized CT procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations; Develop and update technical policy and procedure manuals; Teach the correct methodology of CT procedures and theory of interpretation of results to trainees; Ensures that all new CT technologists meet their competencies for the 6-part folder as well as ensuring that all current CT technologists maintain theirs; Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Compressed Tour, 7:00am - 4:30pm, Every other Friday off, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Compressed/Flexible: Available. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 930990. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.