Chief Radiologic Technologist The incumbent supervises a large staff of at least 13 subordinate personnel including GS-10 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRT) and at least one GS-11 team leader. The Chief Radiologic Technologist provides guidance and serves as an authority and subject matter expert on Imaging Services. Incumbent develops guidelines, assesses Imagining effectiveness, establishes and maintains quality assurance and quality management programs.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: - Directs the performance of Imaging Services through scheduling, work prioritization and supervision. Oversees all facets of Imaging functions. - Acts as working technical supervisor for the Imaging Services. Oversees routine testing as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed. - Supervises Imaging personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates competency and performance of all personnel on an ongoing basis. - Trains or assigns training of Imaging personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation. - Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency and Imaging policies and procedures. - Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall Imaging performance. Selects, evaluates, develops, and validates all Imaging methods. Approves new procedures. - Reviews Imaging results, quality control, proficiency and personnel records. Exercises professional judgment while ensuring that Imaging results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and imaging systems are properly functioning. - Resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever Imaging systems deviate from established performance specifications. - Analyzes cost of providing Imaging services. - Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation. - Maintains customer relations through communications, courteousness, timeliness, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Develops a customer-oriented workforce both internally and externally. - Facilitates regular department meetings, conducts annual reviews of radiology staff. - Works closely with radiologists and technologists to develop and continually optimize imaging protocols and staff training resources. - Oversee the safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Adhere to and enforce safety standards and protocols. - Performs the full range of authorized Imaging services on any/all shifts including (but not limited to) duty on weekends, holidays, nights, on-call rotation and/or other shifts. Incumbent may be required to rotate/work different shifts. - Any clinical and/or medical center task that is critical to the mission of the department and VHA as delegated by the Chief of Diagnostics. - Travels to other VA BHHCS facilities, as needed, to perform duties and/or to provide primary imaging coverage to meet mission requirements (i.e. manning shortage and/or emergency situations) - Incumbent may use GOV vehicle as part of their duties (to include travel). Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday. Tour of duty will be discussed during interview. Telework: If approved, will be on an ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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. 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. Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and7407(d). 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: GS-12 Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Experience: At least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level, GS-11, that fully meets the KSAs at that level. These include: i. Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation. ii. Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload, quality, performance, and productivity. iii. Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution. iv. Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, Ultrasound). v. Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions. vi. Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees. AND Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): The candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs: i. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including responsibility for assignment of work performed; performance evaluations; recommendations for appointments, awards, advancements, and, when appropriate, disciplinary actions; and identification of continuing education and training needs. ii. Ability to serve as a consultant to other facility personnel in evaluating and planning radiologic technology services for the most complex cases. iii. Ability to participate in research studies and/or as a consultant to others conducting research. iv. Ability to consult with staff and resident physicians through patient presentation, attending ward rounds, and specialty clinics and/or conferences, etc. v. Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate the delivery of radiologic technology services at the facility. References: VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. (3) DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (4) DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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 Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 US
• Name: Adam Abbott
• Phone: 612-629-7067
• Email: [email protected]