Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration • Columbia, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist serves as the technical and specialized supervisor responsible for planning, developing, and directing Imaging Service operations across general radiology, Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology, Bone Densitometry, Nuclear Medicine, and Mammography. The position is based in the Radiology Service line at the Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital and directs the radiologic technology program at affiliated medical centers and outpatient clinics. It has full supervisory responsibility for at least one subordinate supervisor and oversight of a large staff of nonsupervisory personnel.

The incumbent directs technical services that support the VA medical center, with work that significantly affects other organizational units' ability to provide patient support. The role includes identifying ways to improve service efficiency and effectiveness and serving as a liaison affecting services to patients, families, and the community. The incumbent oversees technologists across several imaging specialties, coordinates radiologic technology students from affiliated institutions, and requires thorough knowledge of departmental functions.

The position ensures imaging data quality and security by following quality assurance guidelines and protocols, reviewing images before storage in the PACS archive, assisting radiologists, and reporting on PACS imaging effectiveness to upper management. It also assures 24-hour technologist coverage in General Radiology and on-call coverage in Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and CT.

The incumbent plans and coordinates work across imaging sub-areas, sets priorities and schedules, evaluates employee performance, advises and trains staff, and oversees continuing education. Under the Chief Radiology Service, the incumbent contributes to long-range departmental plans, including construction, equipment, space, budget, staffing, and future service needs. The position participates in human-resources management and develops and maintains functional statements, position descriptions, and performance standards. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is not telework or virtual, and relocation is not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception under VA policy for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Completion of a full-time post-high-school diagnostic radiologic technology training course of at least 24 months, or equivalent, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree from an appropriately accredited program.
• Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• Advanced ARRT certification for applicable independent CT, MRI, or Mammography duties.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• At least one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-11) that meets the KSAs for that level.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including work assignments, evaluations, recommendations concerning appointments, awards, advancement and discipline, and identification of training needs.
• Ability to consult on and plan radiologic technology services for complex cases; participate in or advise research; consult with staff and resident physicians; and assess, plan, and evaluate delivery of facility radiologic technology services.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English and meet applicable background, security, onboarding, identification, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to the terms described in the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in more than one imaging modality or area, such as CT or MRI.
• Extensive supervisory experience or active membership in the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA).
• Multiple years of experience as a technologist in multiple imaging modalities, with competency to provide technologist coverage and guide other technologists.
• Familiarity with imaging equipment.
• Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Competency using VISTA and CPRS.
• Competency with administration of PACS and dictation systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and direct Imaging Service operations across general radiology, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Interventional Radiology, Bone Densitometry, Nuclear Medicine, and Mammography.
• Direct the radiologic technology program at affiliated medical centers and outpatient clinics, with supervisory responsibility for at least one subordinate supervisor and oversight of nonsupervisory personnel.
• Direct technical services and identify and implement methods to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee the work of MIT/ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Mammography technologists.
• Coordinate clinical placements and training for affiliated university and community college radiologic technology students.
• Follow quality assurance guidelines and protocols to protect imaging data integrity, availability, authenticity, and confidentiality; review images before PACS archiving.
• Assist radiologists and evaluate and report to upper management on PACS imaging effectiveness.
• Ensure 24-hour technologist coverage in General Radiology and on-call coverage in Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and CT.
• Plan and coordinate work across imaging sub-areas; set short- and long-term priorities and prepare work schedules.
• Conduct performance appraisals and review employee position descriptions and performance standards annually.
• Resolve work problems raised by facility supervisors, administrators, team leaders, other personnel, and contractors.
• Advise, counsel, and instruct employees on clinical and administrative matters; oversee continuing education for technical and clerical personnel.
• Contribute to long-range departmental planning for construction, equipment, space, budgets, recruitment, and future service needs.
• Evaluate subordinate performance, assign work based on priorities and employee capabilities, and participate in selection, promotion, performance appraisal, and awards processes.
• Develop functional statements, position descriptions, and performance standards for new technical and clerical positions; review and update them as required.
• Maintain interpersonal, organizational, technological, and leadership skills.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with other employees.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

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