Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist functions as a first line supervisor for a group imaging modalities (general radiology, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, bone densitometry, ultrasound, etc.) and of a Lead DRT at the GS-10 level and below. Provides imaging services in specialized and complex areas of radiologic technology and/or general diagnostic radiology services. The incumbent performs imaging examinations on all body regions, including complex procedures with multiplanar reformations, 3-dimensional reconstructions, dynamic contrast imaging, body CT, and angiography. The incumbent will also perform general diagnostic radiography examinations and procedures to include, but not limited to, diagnostic x-rays of all body regions, bone-length examinations, bone surveys, general fluoroscopic examinations, both in an outpatient clinic setting and in the operating room environment (C-Arm). The incumbent must be an ARRT registered technologist in radiography (R) and if applicable, CT.

Functions:

• First-line supervisor for a diverse multiple imaging modalities and staff including but not limited to: X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Portable Radiography, bone densitometry, ultrasound, and Computed Tomography (CT).
• Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning. Schedules patients for examinations. Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results. Notifies radiologists or physicians of scans requiring their immediate attention.
• Maintains working knowledge of VHA regulations and various accreditation(s) and enforces compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Privacy Act; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); local, state, and federal laws/regulations, processes, procedures and prepares for accreditation or other similar inspections.
• Maintains certifications, organizational affiliations and/or accreditations.
• Checks and ensures staff check pertinent labs values and medications for contraindication to the exam to be performed and documents this review in the patient's record and/or applicable logbooks, spreadsheets, etc. as required.
• Prepares and administers contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions and for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract. In the case of injected contrast media, a patient consent form must be obtained, when appropriate. These procedures require the use of needles, syringes, intravenous contrast agents, barium, enema bags and drinking cups.
• Responsible to the radiologists and supervisors for the quality and quantity of imaging exams performed.
• Participates as a member of the Radiation Safety Committee. Leads CT and fluoroscopy safety subcommittees and provides reports as required to the Radiation Safety Committee.

Note: Additional functions or scope of assigned duties are required and can be provided upon request.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm, with optional on-call rotation.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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: Ad-hoc telework will be available/No compressed tours will be offered.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 931330, GS-0647-11.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized