The Quality Management Technologist provide diagnostic and therapeutic radiologic services and quality management oversight of processes for Diagnostic Imaging Service as well as perform all duties within PACS Administration, is responsible for all aspects of the quality assurance duties as they relate to software/hardware supporting image display and interpretation. Performs quality control procedures and prepares reports on findings, also serves as an assistant/backup PACS Manager.

Duties

Quality Management and Administrative:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g.) 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). 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. 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). Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Quality Management Technologist) GS-11 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 needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, [PACS technologist, clinical program director], or an assistant chief radiologic technologist. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: i. Knowledge of all Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VA standards regarding radiology quality assurance and other technical functions. ii. Ability to train staff on quality assurance and control. iii. Knowledge of inventory management systems. iv. Knowledge of x-ray and other image-producing machinery in order to design and operate a complete radiology quality assurance program. v. Knowledge of physics and physical properties of CR and DR panels and image production to diagnose difficulties in x-ray machinery and post processing equipment. Preferred Experience: N/A References: VA Handbook 5005/119, Part II, Appendix G25, December 13, 2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking, standing, crawling, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, and hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental factors include radiant energy, electrical energy, working around machinery with moving parts, working closely with others, and working alone.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: Marco Martinez
• Email: [email protected]