Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Veterans Health Administration • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Medical Imaging Service at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. The Lead Computed Tomography (CT) Radiologic Technologist reports to the Chief Technologist of Medical Imaging and directly supervises CT radiologic technologists within the CT section. The role supports daily CT operations, patient care, quality assurance, staffing coordination, and student education. The incumbent may perform CT procedures when staffing levels require it to prevent delays or interruptions in patient care.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. The position is permanent and is in the Excepted Service.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizen appointments when qualified candidates cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT (R)).
• Advanced ARRT certification for CT duties performed independently; applicable advanced certification is required for assignments involving CT, MRI, or mammography performed independently.
• Completion of a post-high-school diagnostic radiologic technology training course of at least 24 months, or equivalent, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree, from a JRCERT-accredited program or another program recognized by the Department of Education.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position, demonstrating the required clinical competencies.
• Ability to provide a supervisor feedback on technical aspects of work.
• Ability to resolve informal employee complaints.
• Ability to monitor and report work status and progress, and adjust work to complete workload according to established procedures.
• Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures at advanced levels in complex treatment situations.
• Compliance with applicable pre-employment screening, background investigation, onboarding, influenza vaccination, and trial-period requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in computed tomography (CT).
• CT certification.

Responsibilities

• Work harmoniously with management and support operations through cohesive teamwork and a focus on positive goals.
• Review diagnostic CT studies for accuracy, completeness, and technical quality.
• Coordinate patient flow through the CT department by assigning work efficiently and maximizing staff and CT equipment utilization.
• Expedite examinations for acutely ill patients by communicating and working with CT staff, nursing staff, and radiologists.
• Coordinate with services such as the operating room, emergency room, and intensive care units to meet their CT imaging needs.
• Perform CT procedures when staffing levels require it to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Oversee image transmission and acquisition to ensure all CT images are transmitted to the PACS system.
• Participate in process-improvement activities, including monitoring, reporting, and planning.
• Follow hospital safety, infection-control, and universal-precaution practices, and oversee CT safety in accordance with regulations and departmental guidelines.
• Assess and review requisitions with clerical staff and technologists, and communicate with requesting healthcare providers and radiologists about requests when necessary.
• Directly supervise CT radiologic technologists in the CT section.
• Oversee and coordinate student educational experiences in the CT department as directed.
• Assist in initiating and implementing changes to methods of delivering patient care in CT.
• Implement departmental and medical-center policies and procedures.
• Communicate the service's goals and mission to supervised employees through verbal communication, example, and attitude.
• Ensure division activities meet departmental goals in a timely manner.
• Coordinate shift coverage to ensure all tours have adequate staffing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases; a higher step rate may be considered for higher or unique qualifications or VA special needs.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment for birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child.
• Child-care subsidy may be available after 60 days for eligible full-time employees with total family income below $144,000, covering up to 25% of eligible child-care costs, subject to a monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term-care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

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