Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)

Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-ray) Department: Department of Veterans Affairs This position is located in Medical Imaging Service, Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID. Key Responsibilities VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Technologist will be performing primary duties within the General X-ray Imaging department, along with supporting other modalities in the Lead capacity. Duties include but not limited to: Reviews all diagnostic studies for accuracy, completeness and technical quality. Coordinates the flow of patients through the General X-ray department by efficient assignment of work and maximum utilization of staff and X-ray equipment. Expedites the examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating and working with General X-ray staff, nursing, and radiologists. Works with other services (OR, ER, ICU's) to meet the imaging needs of other services. Performs X-ray procedures when staffing levels require the incumbent to do so, to ensure that patient care is continued without delay or interruption. Oversees image transmission and acquisition process to ensure that all X-ray images are transmitted into PAC's system. Participates in process improvement activities, monitoring, reporting, and planning. Practices hospital safety, infection control, universal precaution, and oversees General X-ray safety in accordance with regulations and departmental guidelines. Assesses and reviews requisitions with clerical staff and technologists, interacts with requesting healthcare providers and radiologists regarding requests when necessary. Directly supervises General X-ray radiologic technologists within the General X-ray section. Oversees and coordinates student educational experience within the General X-ray department as directed. Assists in initiating and implementing changes in methods of delivering patient care in General X-ray. Implements departmental and medical center policy and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements & 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: 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: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $83002 – $107897/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-09. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path. 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