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

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf As an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) at this grade level, the technologist works independently to perform the following quality control functions and report all the data to the Chief Technologist. Advanced DRT Functions: Perform Retake/Exposure Analysis on all capable Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) Systems Performs and evaluates quality control analysis on Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems Performs and evaluates cross sectional images and image analysis on Picture Archive System (PACS) Calculate Image Phosphor (IP) use and adhere to manufacturer's recommendations for frequency Perform Phantom testing on all CR systems Calibrate DR Equipment (detectors, monitors and batteries) Travel Required to American Lake VA and other CBOC Maintain lead shield database and perform annual inspections of inventory Track trends and analyze data for the exposure logs and retake analysis that will be reported to the Chief Technologist Performs a random audit on image quality at all sites and reports trends to the Chief Technologist Develops Quality Control methods and programs to evaluate and monitor the imaging techniques of technologists in General Radiology, CT, and MRI Present data for review to Chief Technologist Inform supervisor and Bio-Medical Engineering with any equipment abnormalities Ensures all Joint Commission mandates and Inspector General requirements for departmental quality control in General Radiology are met Assists in developing departmental SOPs for quality control within General Radiology and updates as needed for accuracy Assists as a backup PACS administrator responsible for independently performing various duties including image correction, account maintenance and system performance Monitors PACS logs for performance issues and reports any issues immediately to the vendor Proficient in Radiology Dictation system (PowerScribe 360), running reports, and extracting peer review data for radiologists focused professional practice evaluation/ongoing professional practice evaluation (FPPE/OPPE) credentialing Trains new students and technologists for hospital wide fluoroscopy training Addresses all image discrepancies by providing additional training to technologists, adjusting technical factors and algorithms, or following up with the vendors as needed Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0730-1600 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Relocation Incentive: May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.] NOTE: You must provide copies of your (ARRT) certifications. 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: You must provide a copy of your transcripts showing certification/Degree earned and conferred date. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(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 Determination: Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10. Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: i. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes. ii. Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures. iii. Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment. iv. Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies. References: VA Handbook 5005/119, Part II, Appendix G25, December 13, 2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over), moderate carrying (15-44 lbs), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking and standing (4-8 hrs per day), both legs required, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception, hearing (aid may be permitted), mental and emotional stability, prolonged standing includes the use of lead protective wear. Environmental factors include working closely with others, working alone, protracted or irregular hours of work, exposure to ionizing radiation, and exposure to body fluids.

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 VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Michelle Rootes
• Phone: (907)257-3713
• Email: [email protected]