This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

The Supervisory Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician functions as a working Supervisor over Subordinate medical instrument technician staff and provides full coverage for all procedures, including pelvic and transvaginal studies. Individuals in this assignment assume full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the work of subordinate technologists. Typically, these duties include: Assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff Providing diagnostic ultrasound technician services in more complex cases Reviewing and making recommendations regarding new and emerging procedures Providing instruction and training to new staff Interviewing candidates for positions Recommending selections, advancements, promotions Evaluating performance Taking disciplinary action when necessary Identifying educational or training needs Having knowledge of standards of medical practice in applicable medico-legal responsibilities in diagnostic ultrasound procedures Developing protocols and clinical research projects Developing and updating technical policy and procedure manuals, as well as teaching the correct methodology of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, theory of operations, and theory of interpretation of results to trainees Overseeing performance of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound procedures of both in patients and outpatients of the medical center under the direction of staff Radiologists, Radiology Chief and Radiology Manager Having overall responsibility for the operation of a variety of sonographic and ancillary equipment and support services to accomplish the task Determining staff requirements based on past, present, and future workload patterns and develops the weekly/monthly schedules Organizing staff work assignments for sonographers, including breaks, duty rotation, on-call, and holiday work schedules Holding staff accountable for workload assignments Coordinating and approving leave requests, i.e., vacation schedules, to maintain optimal staffing levels Reporting performance, conduct issues, absences and tardiness to Supervisor or Chief Technologist Directing any reassignment of sonographers necessary because of call-ins or increased/decreased workload Ensuring that adequate quantities of supplies are available to meet workload demands for the unit Coordinating service and repair of ultrasound equipment in the section Coordinating with the Service Management in determining the maximum number of procedures which can be performed in a designated time frame, to decrease backlog and accommodate emergent examinations and facilitate efficient throughout Coordinating on-call services for their section and are expected to assist in covering emergent laps in coverage if the need arises Coordinating and performing a variety of complex technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease in the clinic or on the wards Performing ultrasound studies, records, and processing images from the ultrasound units, as well as preparing the order and images for interpretation by the Radiologist Working with the Radiologist, nurse, and pathologist in the performance of invasive procedures in a surgical setting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday varying Tours along with rotating call involving Nights, Weekends, & Holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 58135-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Grade Determinations: GS-10 Experience: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the GS-9 grade level, which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the GS-9 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures, to evaluate and initiate performance improvement projects, and to write policies, procedures, and protocols that pertain to diagnostic ultrasonography. Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels. Ability to manage and supervise employees. Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training. GS-10 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSA's: Advanced knowledge of complex and non-standard treatment and examination procedures and techniques. Ability to plan and assist in the establishment of a completely integrated treatment and examination program. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment and make recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations. Ability to manage the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (which would include fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. Knowledge of and ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluation; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions. Certification: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARD MS) is highly desirable. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable. Supervisory Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician Assignments: Individuals at this level plan and direct programs at affiliated medical centers and their satellite outpatient clinics and have full supervisory responsibility for a large staff of non-supervisory personnel and at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor. Typically these duties include assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff resolving problems which may interfere with patient examination or treatment; providing diagnostic ultrasonography technician services in more complex and non-standard cases; evaluating new products and equipment and making recommendations concerning developments which would improve operations; participating as an instructor in the facility's clinical training program; making final decisions on selections based on recommendations from subordinate supervisors or leads; evaluating performance; taking disciplinary action when necessary; and identifying educational or training needs. Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience. Vascular & General Sonographer duties and experience. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G27 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); moderate carrying (15-44 lbs); straight pulling (up to 0.5 hour); pushing (0.5 hour); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (up to 4 hours); standing (up to 4 hours); repeated bending (up to 4 hours); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; specific visual requirement; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing without aid; rotate trunk side to side; tactile sensations (hot/cold); rotate forearms; and sit for 50+ minutes; no pacemaker. Environmental factors are constant noise; unusual fatigue factors (on call requirement); working closely with others; working alone; protracted or irregular hours of work and magnetic fields/radio waves.

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 VA SALT LAKE CITY HCS 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84148 US
• Name: MISTY CHESLEY
• Phone: 8015821565 X3747
• Email: [email protected]