The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) performs duties in complex multidisciplinary Imaging Service. The incumbent provides authoritative consultative services to management at all levels of the organization as it applies to quality management (QM) and/or quality assurance (QA) in Imaging Service. Maintains the overall performance improvement program and evaluates, develops, provides, advises, and executes QM/QA program short term and long-term strategic planning for Imaging Service.

Duties

The Quality Management Technologist (QM) has full oversight responsibility of departmental QM program and may also include oversight of a departmental Quality Improvement (QI) program. performs daily inspection of radiographic units to ensure proper mechanical functionality. The QM ensures daily functionality of CR readers, provides in-service training to technologists and other personnel involved in the operation and maintenance, CR readers, DR panels and other PACS type of operations maintained within the department. The QM works with physicists to ensure compliance with radiation safety program and for acceptance testing of all new installations of equipment. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Serve as a recognized expert and provide authoritative consultative services to management at all levels of the organization. Execute and assist with monitoring Imaging personnel compliance with VHA, JC, OIG, OSHA, ACR, FDA, MQSA, and National Health Physics Program (NHPP) requirements. Assist service and/or coordinate with Biomedical and/or service engineers all scheduling of preventive maintenance modalities. Ensure daily functionality and quality control testing of modalities. Create and apply reengineering and continuous performance improvement initiatives, within the diagnostic service line and/or the organization. Maintain accurate records, as required by management, for quality Imaging Service's performance improvement program and ensure monitoring of components and customer feedback. Perform technical writing and inquires as assigned to complete reports and queries from Service, VISN, ICC, and IBOD. Apply concepts of quality design that are consistent with current or future series of standards for quality management. Coordinate systematic instrument and equipment quality assessment program with leads and supervisors to ensure that maintenance is current and performance failures are documented, tracked and corrected. Evaluate, monitor and coordinate processes to optimize delivery of patient care services including improvements in appointment scheduling and access to care while reducing wait times. Coordinate all scheduling of preventative maintenance for modalities either through supervisors, biomedical engineers or local contractor service. Responsible for correction of nay noted non-clinical deficiencies identified during any on-site inspections. Manage the Scheduling and Order Management guidelines/audits including, but not limited to, Community Care order/consults. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 / Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (QM) 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: 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.) 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). 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. NOTE: Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21, 1986, and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed, in writing, by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1, 1987, is considered fully qualified. These employees may be promoted, changed to lower grade, or reassigned within the GS-0647 occupational series. Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above, candidates must meet the following grade requirements. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) directly related to the position being filled Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (QM) that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services. 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. Ability to train staff on quality assurance and control. Knowledge of inventory management systems. Knowledge of x-ray and other image-producing machinery in order to design and operate a complete radiology quality assurance program. 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. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G25 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standards The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, and pushing. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Use of fingers with both hands, Walking (4 hours) and Standing (4 hours) with both legs, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger 1 to 4, Hearing (aid permitted), Mental and Emotional Stability required. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 US
• Name: La Tonya Kingsberry
• Email: [email protected]