This position is located in the Radiology Department within the Division of Clinical Services at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility. In a supervisory role, the incumbent is responsible for the administrative and technical direction of the Medical Imaging Services. This responsibility includes but not limited to planning, directing, controlling, and evaluating the effectiveness of the department.

Duties

Directs and administers the unit including maintenance of accreditation for all radiology services such as general radiologic imaging, CT scanning, ultrasound, mammography, and other services. Promotes Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans and maintains progressive involvement ensuring optimal radiological services. Develops operating policies and procedures. Utilizes available guidelines with Indian Health Services (IHS) Radiology policies, the Service Unit and Navajo Area Indian Health Services (NAIHS) Operational goals and objectives. Accreditation requirements, policy and procedures manuals, and the Civil service regulations. Serves as the focal point within the work unit for all property and supply management activities. Serves as the primary requesting official for work orders involving the maintenance, repair and/or installation of equipment for requisitions involving non-medical equipment and supplies. Implements the provisions of regulatory EEO guidelines and practices, and utilizes all resources available in carrying out the provisions and objectives of the federal EEO program. Performs assignments that require assisting the Radiologist or other physicians by operating complex highly sophisticated x-ray and auxiliary equipment to produce specialized studies. Oversees and manages contracts and other financial transactions on behalf of the work unit. Performs technical and professional duties as a radiology imaging technician consistent with current certification and experience (CT scanning, ultrasound, mammography, general radiology).

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Applicants must (1) 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 Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements: (1) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. (2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency. Applications will be considered incomplete without proof. Certification: Applicants must have certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Must submit copy showing expiration date. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Supervise or oversee other staff members in x-ray by review of assignments, evaluate performance, counsel on work, performance or conduct issues, interview potential hires; ensure accreditation requirements and maintained with the x-ray program in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines; receive and complete requests from medical provider for examinations, i.e. computerized and tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies, non-complex and complex x-rays and images, consult with medical providers on requests received, provide expert reading of requests received; assure radiology equipment is properly maintained and repaired, calibrations of equipment are properly completed, etc. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 Crownpoint Healthcare Facility PO Box 358 Crownpoint, NM 87313 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]