Supervisor Diag Rad Tech (MRI)

Full Job Description

The incumbent of this position is assigned to work in the radiology department, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) section, at the Durham VA Health Care Center under the direction of a radiologist.

The Supervisory Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist reports directly to the Chief Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.

The incumbent supervises MRI technologists while working with radiologists, clinicians and clerical staff.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The incumbent functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the full performance level and below, which may include support staff.

The incumbent advises employees of the performance requirements of their positions, informs them of their progress in meeting the requirements, and prepares formal evaluations of employee performance.

The incumbent conducts corrective interviews with employees, referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management; resolves informal complaints of employees; and deals with union representatives as appropriate.

Supervisory DRTs plan and direct programs at medical centers and/or satellite outpatient clinics and have full supervisory responsibility.

Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met; evaluating new products, equipment, and systems to make recommendations for improved operations; identifying educational or training needs; recommending final decisions on selections; evaluating performance and recommending disciplinary action when necessary.

The incumbent has professional responsibility for planning and directing the DRTs activities and is responsible for extracting and analyzing data to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management.

The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*) i.

*Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks and responsibilities ii.

Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers iii.*Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees. iv.

*Ability to consult with radiologist to develop standard and non-standard treatment/exam protocols. v.

Ability to independently perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations. f.

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10 (1) Experience.

At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

(2) Assignments.

For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the 11 incumbent at least 25% of the time.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 10.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Major Duties:

Performs supervisory tasks such as the distribution and balance of workload by monitoring work progress and instructing staff in specific work tasks and techniques.

Incumbent acts as liaison between other modalities, management, and entities outside of the department for quality/process improvement, patient/customer satisfaction, and effective inter/intra departmental communication.

Makes assignments, plans staffing requirements for intermittent technologists based on workload trends, provides instructions and assistance, reviews work in progress and upon completion, identifies needs and provides additional training.

Responsible for training new technologists in MRI in the performance of policies and procedures specific to MRI. Develops formal orientation, training, and evaluation programs.

Instructs technologists on specialized tasks and new/modified procedures and policies.

Participates in the education of MRI technologists as well as other technologists through departmental in-services. Responsible for the completion of competency checklists for MRI.

Coordinates the repair and installation of MRI equipment to ensure optimal patient access. Serves as the liaison between Radiology, Medical Engineering, and repair contractors.

Recommends equipment improvements, repairs, upgrades, etc. Develops and maintains a quality control program in conjunction with the Quality Technologist.

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or Optional Condensed Tour (i.e., M-TH- 10 Hour Tour) Telework: Not Authorize Virtual: This is not a virtual position .Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized 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)