This position is located in Radiology Service with the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs general diagnostic radiography of the entire body. These exams are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. Employee serves as supervisor during second shift. Supports radiologist or other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used to diagnose medical conditions.

Duties

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the General Diagnostic section on the second shift (3:30pm to Midnight). He/she works closely with the technologists, radiologists, and clinicians to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results, and patient satisfaction. Major Duties include but not limited to: Receives requests or instructions for procedures. Interprets routine requests independently and/or receives instructions from radiologist or medical officers. Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations. Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physicians. Supervision is often administrative, and employee must contact radiologist or higher graded expert in the department or in some cases at another location. Receives assignments for very difficult examinations. Employee understands and carries out the requests made by physicians or seeks assistance of the supervisor when an uncommon, unique, or new procedure is required. Obtains patient's clinical record, diagnosis and laboratory results when needed for reference to complete examinations. Ensures immediate staff's leave, premium pay and on-call pay are accurate in current time keeping system. Communicates to department timekeeper when staff need leave or premium pay proxied. Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate. Varies procedures or positions to adjust for patients' medical conditions. Independently explains procedures and positions patients for procedures. Performs radiographic exams of the head, spine, chest, abdomen, and extremities. These are achieved by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units and general diagnostic units, both digital and conventional. Maintains a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, including cross-sectional anatomy, to recognize unusual images and determine proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest. Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures. Responsible to the radiologists and supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographs which minimize patient dosage and reduce costs. Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, is possible. May be required by procedure or patient's condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Responsible for cleanliness and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned area. Must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner to supervisor. Reviews new developments within the field and makes recommendations to the immediate supervisors or Chief Technologist which would improve the operations of the radiology section. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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: 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. 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). NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description. (Transcripts Required) English Language Proficiency: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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. Grandfathering Provision. 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). 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. Grade Determinations: Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be met. Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-9 Experience. At least (1) one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8), directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: Performs technical work in support of diagnostic radiology under the direction of a physician. Operates radiology equipment both mobile and fixed and assists the radiologist with fluoroscopic procedures as part of the diagnostic plan for patients. Assists surgeons in the operating suite in performing complex fluoroscopic procedures including angiography. In addition, must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks and responsibilities. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. *Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees. *Ability to consult with radiologist to develop standard and non-standard treatment/exam protocols. Ability to independently perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations. Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist in an acute care setting. 1-2 years of supervisory or leadership experience Experience with work distribution and creating future schedules rotating assignments. Is certified in Radiologic Technology (CRT) with the state of California is highly desirable. References: VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: DRT's work requires long periods of standing and walking up to 8 hours. There is repeated bending, pushing / pulling, reaching above shoulders, use of both hands (hands and fingers), twisting and carrying of moderately heavy articles weighing from 15-44 pounds such as multiple cassettes, grids, as well as wearing lead aprons. Movement of moderately heavy equipment is generally power assisted such as portable machines. Positioning of patients who are disabled may require considerable effort and working in awkward positions. Heavy lifting of incapacitated patients is done only with help of other employees and devices provided by the Radiology Section.

Education

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

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).]

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 San Diego VA Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 US
• Name: Tonya Stewart
• Phone: 858-232-7825
• Email: [email protected]