This position is located within Radiology Service at the Knoxville VA Outpatient Clinic. The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist incumbent has advanced knowledge CT & X-ray imaging. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision, coordination, performance, training, & technical operation in the CT Section within Radiology Service and is directly supervised by the Radiology Administrator. The incumbent reports all CT Safety concerns to the Service Chief & Radiology Administrator.

Duties

Incumbent supervises Computerized Tomography (CT) staff working closely with the Radiology Administrator, Radiology Chief, Quality Assurance Specialist, Radiologists, Nurses, Clinicians and Clerical staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic exam results and patient satisfaction. Incumbent ensures the effective operation of the CT Section from a technical standpoint (i.e., planning, directing, and controlling activities and resources, people, and material) to meet the needs of the section; this includes staffing, assignments, workflow and scheduling administration. Incumbent will distribute workload; maintain the work to ensure that all members of the CT Section properly adhere to policies and procedures developed by Radiology Service, Medical Center, National VA Policies, Directives, SOP's, and governing bodies such as The Joint Commission etc. when applicable. The incumbent also: Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering, receipt, and inventory control. Coordinates new product evaluation and justifies their purchase. Determines staffing requirements based on past, present, and future workload patterns and develops the weekly/monthly schedules as well as holiday schedules and directs any reassignment of technologists necessary because of call-ins or increased/decreased workload. Plan and schedule ongoing production-oriented work on a quarterly and annual basis, or direct assignments of similar duration. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Coordinates and approves leave requests to maintain optimal staffing levels. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to employees, both technical and administrative. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; develops formal orientation, training, and evaluation programs including the training of new technologists in CT and X-ray. Coordinates the repair and installation of equipment with the Radiology Administrator, Administrative Officer and Radiology Section Chief. Serves as the liaison between Radiology and Biomedical Engineering and repair contractors for the CT and X-ray sections. Recommends equipment improvements, repairs, upgrades, etc. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; Coordinates with schedulers concerning appointment scheduling in determining the maximum number of procedures which can be performed in a designated time frame, to decrease backlog and accommodate emergent examinations and facilitates efficient throughput. Coordinates with providers, medical center personnel and Radiologists to facilitate urgent and STAT examinations. Confers with radiologists to determine standard requirements for performance of a wide variety of exams and procedures for the CT and X-ray sections. Organizes and maintains a procedure manual for CT exams. Oversees the development of technical data, estimates, statistics, suggestions, and other information useful to higher level managers in determining which goals and objectives to emphasize. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments to such positions, and other status changes, or recognition of outstanding performance of assigned employees. Receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved at the first full supervisory level. Takes disciplinary action as deemed necessary and proposes to higher authority a specific disciplinary action consistent with the issues at hand. Responsible for yearly performance appraisals and annually reviews the functional statements and the performance standards on all employees under his/her supervision. Functions as a lead CT DRT for a group of three or more DRTs that perform CT examinations to include examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, CT angiography, CTA coronary, coronary calcium scoring, extremities, neck, etc., and who assists the radiologist in performing interventional procedures such as biopsies and drainages under CT guidance. Functions as a lead DRT for a group of five or more DRTs that perform x-ray and fluoroscopy exams. Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:45 am - 5:30 pm Compressed/Flexible:Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70282-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. 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. 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). Credentialing Standards. Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field. Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years, or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician. DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification. Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The incumbent functions as section supervisor for a group of advanced DRTs at the GS-10 level and below, which may include support staff. The incumbent evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations. The incumbent develops and maintains protocol manuals for procedures performed in the section. The incumbent is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section. The incumbent directs the development and implementation of services and treatment to patients through the supervision, mentoring, and oversight of assigned clinical staff. Experience must demonstrate practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation. Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload, quality, performance, and productivity. Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution. Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, Ultrasound). Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions. Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-25, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standards The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-11. Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service

Education

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Contacts

• Address James H Quillen VA Medical Center Corner of Lamont Street and Veterans Way Mountain Home, TN 37684 US
• Name: David Wiseman
• Phone: (614) 935-3242
• Email: [email protected]