Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration • Little Rock, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and supervises all areas within the general diagnostic unit. The incumbent oversees staff training, procedures, performance evaluation, scheduling, equipment and supplies, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable policies. The position coordinates with Radiologists, affiliate programs, Biomedical Engineering, vendors, and repair contractors to support diagnostic radiology services.

The position is based in an office/clinic setting. Work may involve handling several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to change based on service needs. Telework and virtual work are not available.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• Advanced ARRT certification when independently performing applicable CT, MRI, or Mammography duties.
• Completion of a full-time diagnostic radiologic technology training course of at least 24 months (or equivalent) in a post-high-school program, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree and accredited by JRCERT or another DOE-recognized accrediting agency; qualifying grandfathering provisions may apply to eligible current VHA employees.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position, demonstrating relevant clinical competencies.
• Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation.
• Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams, including CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, and Ultrasound.
• Ability to interview and evaluate candidates, evaluate subordinate performance, and recommend appointments, advancements, or appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees.
• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation; selected applicants must complete onboarding requirements.
• Subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; refusal results in denial of VA employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, during which continued employment is evaluated.
• May be required to stand, lift, carry, sit, stoop, bend, pull, and push; may be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing.

Responsibilities

• Orient and train staff.
• Recommend, coordinate, and evaluate new or modified procedures; instruct staff on specialized tasks and new or modified procedures and policies.
• Coordinate and evaluate competency checklists and the performance appraisal process under the direction of the Chief Technologist.
• Communicate and document informal and formal counseling, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans in accordance with policy.
• Coordinate with the affiliate program to supervise and train student technologists.
• Develop and coordinate appointment schedules to optimize time while retaining flexibility for emergency cases.
• Coordinate with the Radiologist on emergency procedures and prioritize scheduled patients while accommodating emergency patients.
• Maintain adequate supplies for workload demands through ordering, receipt, and inventory control.
• Evaluate new Diagnostic Radiology products and make recommendations.
• Meet with vendor representatives to review supplies and equipment resources and support competitive, beneficial purchases using sound business practices.
• Manage the Diagnostic Radiology Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.
• Coordinate repair and installation of general diagnostic equipment.
• Serve as liaison between Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and repair contractors.
• Ensure technologists are competent in operating imaging equipment.
• Ensure staff follow policies and procedures and complete documentation accurately and promptly.
• Ensure staff prepare and/or pre-clean Reusable Medical Equipment according to Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System procedures and policies.
• Oversee technologists' performance and documentation of contrast administration and compliance with related policies and procedures.
• Analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and develop and implement solutions for efficient section operation.
• Analyze and use data to manage section workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
• Supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams.
• Interview and evaluate candidates; evaluate subordinate performance; and recommend appointments, advancements, or appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Participate in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and committees.

Benefits

• 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, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Eligible full-time employees with total family income below $144,000 may qualify after 60 days of employment for a childcare subsidy of up to 25% of eligible childcare costs, subject to a monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

What This Job Offers

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