The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) position is located in the Diagnostic Imaging Service of the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center located in Clarksburg, WV. The incumbent is assigned as the MR Safety Officer and Co-Chair for the MR Safety Committee and provides direction and guidance to personnel in handling unique problems.

Duties

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf The incumbent is responsible for the training of the MSA pertaining to the MRI Section of the Imaging department. The incumbent provides direction to personnel and offers advice and guidance in handling unique problems. Ensures the monitoring of all activities within the MRI section and takes appropriate action as required in order to insure their efficient and effective operation. Regularly sets objectives for self and the department, monitors and evaluates objectives in order to use time effectively. Ensures staff maintains a high level of skill and meets at least the minimum level of continuing education required for certification and/or Iicensure pertaining to the MR section of the department. Coordinate quality improvement activities within the MR imaging section. Recommends areas for review or improvement. Coordinate vacation coverage and break/lunch schedules for the section, assuring adequate staffing is available so that patient care is not compromised The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's network. The incumbent maintains the workstations as directed by the manufacturer. Is responsible to ensure that database reconciliations are accomplished on a daily basis. Works with nursing and other clinical supervisors and supports the maintenance of high quality patient care. Recommends action to the Supervisor, with regard to equipment purchases, modifications and construction within the department. Provides technical information when requested. Assists in the planning of new construction projects. Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities and ensure compliance with JC requirements. Participates in the compilation and analysis of data on departmental activities and prepares related reports to the Supervisor. Work Schedule: Rotating 10 hr shifts. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact ,[email protected] for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:23193F 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).] Grade Requirements GS 11 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 needed to provide services as DRT team leader. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following GS-10 grade level technical KSAs. Knowledge of safety requirements for physical space pertaining to MR imaging area. Ability to establish and monitor access and safety requirements for the physical zones. Ability to develop and ensure that adequate written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures, and operating instructions are issued and enforced. Knowledge of hazards posed by magnetic fields on implants, medical devices, hospital equipment and retained foreign bodies, and the development of measures taken against those hazards. Ability to train medical, technical, nursing and all other relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) in all procedural aspects related to MR safety. AND The candidate must demonstrate all of the following GS-11 grade level technical KSAs: and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Skill in directing on-the-job training for employees. *Ability to evaluate work performance of lower level employees and recommend performance ratings. *Skill in technical planning and oversight to set and adjust work priorities, and [ensure] that work requirements are met based on employee capabilities. Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including knowledge of growth and development. *Knowledge of medical center, VHA, and government-wide human resources management regulations, policies, and procedures. Preferred Experience: One year of lead experience and MRSO certified. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G25 The full performance level of this vacancy is 8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS 11. Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Hearing (aid permitted).

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 Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301 US
• Name: Pamela Mays
• Phone: 681-219-9860
• Email: [email protected]