Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)

Veterans Health Administration • Boise, ID

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Medical Imaging Service at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID. The Lead Technologist will perform primary duties within the General X-ray Imaging department and support other modalities in a lead capacity. Duties include reviewing diagnostic studies for accuracy, completeness, and technical quality; coordinating patient flow and optimizing staff and equipment utilization; expediting examinations for acutely ill patients; collaborating with other services (OR, ER, ICU's) to meet imaging needs; performing X-ray procedures when staffing levels require; overseeing image transmission and acquisition into the PAC's system; participating in process improvement activities; practicing hospital safety, infection control, and universal precautions; assessing and reviewing requisitions; directly supervising General X-ray radiologic technologists; overseeing student educational experiences; assisting in implementing changes in patient care delivery; and implementing departmental and medical center policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.
• Must complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• Required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• Must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
• Must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work. Ability to resolve informal employee complaints. Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures. Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable].
• 1 year experience at the GS-9 level, ARRT certified, patient care skills communication, and people management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree