Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Chief Technologist)

Chief Radiologic Technologist

The Chief Radiologic Technologist has full responsibility for technical aspects and patient care functions within the General Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology sections and has supervisory responsibility over the staff in these sections within the Atlanta VA Health Care System to currently include direct-report of 6 first-line section supervisors and 1 Lead technologist. The Chief Technologist serves as the second-line supervisor for the non-supervisory diagnostic radiologic technologists and medical instrument technicians.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, organizing, and directing the ongoing developments of the Radiology service, as well as analyzing, evaluating, advising and coordinating clinical activities as well as short term and long-term strategic planning.
• The incumbent is also responsible for the higher-level review of the VA0750 performance evaluations for the technologist staff reporting to the first-line section supervisors. This includes the 2nd level supervisory responsibilities of all Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists and Medical Instrument Technologists.
• Plans work schedules to assure an even flow and distribution of work; explains work requirements and assigns work on a daily and weekly basis, accounting for weekend and evening shifts (as needed); sets deadlines and priorities; develops operating instructions; identifies equipment requirements; recommends methods to improve work quality and productivity.
• The incumbent functions independently, working within the framework of identified objectives/ strategic planning for the Health Care System, Medical Center and the Imaging Service.
• The incumbent strives to meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. He or she consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, families, Veteran representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• The incumbent is familiar with and provides age-specific care that is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, cultural, and chronological maturation needs of the patient. The primary age of Veterans receiving services is typically between 18 and 80 years of age. The age demographic is rapidly changing due to the large influx of younger veteran patients, and increased female veterans, returning from OIF and OIEF between the ages of 18-60 years of age that require care.
• Incumbent protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy.
• The incumbent embraces a continuous culture of safety for veterans, their families, visitors, and employees and will be responsible for promoting a culture of safety. The incumbent will fully cooperate in efforts to improve patient safety and eradicate potential events, including reporting events resulting in actual or potential injury to patients.
• Implements and monitors OSHA goals for Life Safety Management, health, and the environment procedures.
• Implements and monitors infection control practices for disease prevention (i.e. hand washing, universal precautions/isolation procedures, including TB requirements/precautions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need.

Recruitment Incentive (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.

Functional Statement #: 58278F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized