Lead Therapeutic 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. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.).

01Education

Individuals must have successfully completed a program in therapeutic radiologic technology, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's or higher degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or other accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the subsequent completion of a 12-month ED accrediting body-approved program in therapeutic radiologic technology.

02Certification

All applicants must be certified in therapeutic radiologic technology by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (ARRT (T). English Language Proficiency: TRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English. See 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). GS-11 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 10) directly related to the position being filled.

Creditable experience at the next level may include performing basic and advanced treatment modalities and procedures, which exceed the full performance level; responsibility of emergency on-call treatments, if applicable, and perform simple Monitor Unit calculations; may include but, are not limited to performing CT simulations, troubleshooting for basic problems and machine issues, maintaining treatment rooms and equipment in a clean, neat and safe condition and assisting patients to and from the treatment room.

Assignments: The lead TRT functions as a team leader for a group of TRTs who provide the full range of general and complex therapeutic radiologic oncology treatment procedures. The lead TRT provides technical oversight, distributes work assignments and provides input on performance and competencies.

Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: approving leave requests for a few hours or in emergency situations; instructing and training TRT staff on newly acquired equipment; providing orientation to staff, students, residents and others as requested; and assisting with staff scheduling, quality assurance, compliance, authoring, reviewing and updating procedures and policies. In addition, the lead TRT serves as the technical mentor, trainer and coach for the staff.

The lead TRT is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor.

In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) below; (a) Ability to provide technical oversight, assure compliance with standard operating procedures, distribute work assignments to lower level radiation therapists and provide input for performance appraisals and competencies. (b) Skill in effective communication of all aspects of patient care with the radiation oncology team to include facilitating all essential communication to the Chief Radiation Therapist or leadership regarding clinical and operational issues. (c) Ability to independently deliver, mentor and provide oversight to lower level TRTs with basic and complex radiation treatments on a linear accelerator, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. (d) Ability to instruct and train TRTs on the Record and Verify System (or other similar treatment delivery systems), newly acquired equipment, devices and products within the service. (e) Ability to resolve informal employee disputes and concerns using problem solving skills. (f) Ability to develop local policies and standard operating procedures. (g) Ability to perform lead responsibilities such facilitating quality improvement activities, conducting in-service and staff meetings, conducting other departmental meetings as requested. (h) Skill in facilitating chart rounds.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019.

The Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist must be able to carry out their assigned tasks independently in all areas of radiation therapy. Duties include, but are not limited to: Approve leave requests in emergency situations. Instruct and train TRT staff on newly acquired equipment. Provide orientation to staff, students, residents and others as requested; and assist with staff scheduling, quality assurance, compliance, authoring, reviewing and updating procedures and policies.

Serves as the technical mentor, trainer and coach for the staff. Communicate of all aspects of patient care with the radiation oncology team to include facilitating all essential communication to the Chief Radiation Therapist or leadership regarding clinical and operational issues. Instruct and train TRTs on the Record and Verify System (or other similar treatment delivery systems), newly acquired equipment, devices and products within the service.

Resolve informal employee disputes and concerns using problem solving skills. Develop local policies and standard operating procedures. Perform lead responsibilities such as, facilitating quality improvement activities, conducting in-service and staff meetings, conducting other departmental meetings as requested and skill of facilitating chart rounds. Triage new consults reviewing what each patient may require for tests, labs, or other treatment modalities.

Determine the appropriate timely sequence for patient studies and any special orders required. Communicate orally exam preparations/special orders to patients and hospital staff. Perform consultations, simulation, and treatment planning and treatment procedures. Operate the CT simulator, TrueBeam and Cyberknife linear accelerators. Perform essential machine QA and delivering the prescribed dose to patients. Maintain patient records and files.

Maintain adequate supplies in the department, treatment vault and workstations. Perform irregular hour emergency treatments on-call, 24 hours per day coverage, availability within 2 hours from receipt of call so that proper and effective emergency care can be given to the patient. Participates in QA (quality assurance) activities to include and provide data collection, data analysis and trends and reports on changes based on data collection.

Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement# F08622 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure: Not required 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). NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is not a Bargaining unit. This position is covered by a special salary rate. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50s will be accepted. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.