Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration•Battle Creek, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) plans and directs all technical and administrative operations of the Radiology program at Battle Creek VA Medical Center and its associated clinics. The position oversees imaging across multiple facilities, supervises imaging staff, and supports comprehensive and complex imaging modalities, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, and nuclear medicine. The incumbent oversees radiologic imaging quality, performance monitoring, process improvement, planning, and reporting; serves as a subject matter expert; and coordinates with service chiefs, internal stakeholders, the VISN Diagnostics ICC, and the Radiology community of practice. The position chairs the Radiology Safety Committee and co-chairs the local Diagnostics ICC and MRI Safety Committee. It ensures completion of Radiology actions and coordinates radiologist coverage with the Chief of Staff office. The role includes responsibility for staff supervision and personnel management, including evaluations, competency assessments, performance feedback, leave approval, staffing coverage, timecards, overtime requests, conflict resolution, and collaboration with union representatives and Human Resources. The incumbent manages and forecasts budget needs, oversees records control, ensures accurate documentation and operational reporting, and identifies resource or equipment needs. The position also coordinates equipment planning, acquisition, replacement, and repairs; maintains policies and procedures; supports staff development and recruitment; and serves as faculty advisor to educational affiliates while overseeing externship clinical training components. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework may be available with supervisor approval. This is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The full performance level and actual grade for the vacancy are GS-12. The work is mainly sedentary, with some walking, sitting, and carrying light to moderate items.

Requirements

United States citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
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 an accepted accrediting agency.
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-11, directly related to the position, demonstrating the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a quality control technologist.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated with current radiologic technology practice; qualifying experience may be paid or unpaid DRT practice and must be earned after completion of basic certification requirements.
Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including assigning work, evaluating performance, recommending appointments, awards, advancements and disciplinary actions, and identifying continuing education and training needs.
Ability to consult with facility personnel in evaluating and planning radiologic technology services for complex cases.
Ability to participate in research studies and/or consult with others conducting research.
Ability to consult with staff and resident physicians through patient presentations, ward rounds, specialty clinics, or conferences.
Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate delivery of radiologic technology services at the facility.
Must meet the role’s supervisory assignment requirements for a chief radiologic technologist at a medical facility with comprehensive and complex imaging programs and a large subordinate staff.
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must undergo a background/security investigation and complete the online onboarding process and application requirements.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required, subject to the stated medical or religious exemption process.
May be required to serve a probationary period and a two-year trial period; continued employment is subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.
The work is mainly sedentary, with some walking, sitting, and carrying light to moderate items.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct technical and administrative operations of the Radiology program at Battle Creek VA Medical Center and associated clinics.
Oversee imaging across multiple facilities and supervise imaging staff providing complex modalities, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, and nuclear medicine.
Oversee radiologic imaging process improvement, performance monitoring, quality measures, reporting, and planning.
Serve as the subject matter expert on radiologic imaging processes and collaborate with service chiefs and internal stakeholders to meet imaging needs.
Engage with the VISN Diagnostics ICC and Radiology community of practice.
Chair the Radiology Safety Committee and co-chair the local Diagnostics ICC and MRI Safety Committee.
Ensure timely completion of local, VISN, national, and service-area Radiology actions.
Coordinate Radiologist coverage with the Chief of Staff office.
Ensure Radiology staff comply with hospital safety, infection control, universal precautions, and radiation safety standards.
Review and evaluate requisitions; collaborate with clerical and technical staff; and consult with physicians and radiologists as needed.
Partner with the Radiology Physicist/Radiation Safety Officer to ensure compliance with national and local requirements, including NHPP, OSHA, and TJC.
Coordinate Radiology equipment planning, acquisition, and replacement with Biomedical Engineering and Facilities leadership.
Implement improvements in delivery of radiologic patient care to meet evolving customer needs.
Communicate service goals, expectations, and mission to supervised staff.
Manage, forecast, and monitor Radiology budgetary needs.
Serve as Records Control Manager for Radiology.
Conduct employee evaluations, competency assessments, and performance appraisals; provide feedback and address performance or conduct issues.
Collaborate with union representatives on matters within immediate supervisory authority.
Implement personnel management programs, including EEO, career development, departmental policies, and safety practices.
Resolve workplace conflicts within supervisory scope and elevate them when necessary.
Approve leave, ensure staffing coverage, and verify timecards and overtime requests.
Ensure completion and accuracy of diagnostic section documentation and data; compile, analyze, and report section activity data.
Identify operational problems and resource needs and propose staffing or equipment solutions.
Coordinate diagnostic equipment repairs with Engineering Service or external vendors.
Create and submit personnel action requests and update organizational charts through Human Resources.
Collaborate with Human Resources to develop job announcements, interview and select candidates, and onboard Radiology staff.
Prepare for and conduct monthly staff meetings.
Review, update, and maintain departmental memoranda, policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures in alignment with applicable VA directives and organizational guidance.
Serve as faculty advisor to educational affiliates and oversee development of externship clinical training components.
Perform other duties as assigned.