LEAD DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Works with management in a harmonious manner, supporting operations with a team mentality that shows cohesive team engagement and working towards positive goals.

Reviews all diagnostic CT studies for accuracy, completeness and technical quality.

Coordinates the flow of patients through the CT department by efficient assignment of work and maximum utilization of staff and CT equipment.

Expedites the examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating and working with CT staff, nursing and radiologists.

Works with other services (OR, ER, ICU's) to meet the CT imaging needs of other services.

Performs CT 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 CT 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 CT 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 CT radiologic technologists within the CT section.

Oversees and coordinates student educational experience within the CT department as directed.

Assists in initiating and implementing changes in methods of delivering patient care in CT.

Implements departmental and medical center policy and procedures.

Effectively communicates verbally and through example and attitude, the goals and mission of the service to employees under his/her supervision.

Ensures division activities are carried out to meet the goals of the department in a timely manner.

Coordinates the integration of the CT department with other aspects of overall patient care.

Provides input about the evaluation of employees working in CT i.e. competency reviews, performance appraisals.

Advises employees within the CT department of performance requirements.

Notifies Chief Technologist if employees have inadequate performance or conduct.

Resolves conflicts within his/her jurisdiction as appropriate; refers problems to the Chief Technologist only when necessary.

Helps coordinate vacation and leave requests while maintaining adequate staffing levels.

Notifies Chief Technologist of overtime requirements.

Coordinates shift coverage to ensure all tours are covered with adequate staffing.

The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's (picture archiving) network.

The incumbent assists CT Technologists in use of Telepacs system.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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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)

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 #: 0647 GS-10, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized