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Summary

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) - position is assigned to the Medical Imaging Service - within the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. The Supervisory DRT (MRI) serves as the primary supervisor for the MRI department. In the absence of other sectional supervisors - he/she will assume the responsibility of that appropriate section and ensures strict adherence to MRI Safety policies throughout the section.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency
• DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - or Mammography (M) duties performed independently - as applicable
• Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination
• In modalities that require advanced certification - to support their continued development - technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist
• Education: Applicants must have 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)
• Grade Determinations: Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MR) - GS-0647-12 Experience: At least one year of the following types of experience comparable to the next lower grade level that fully meets the KSAs at that level
• AND - Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk(*): 1
• *Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties - including responsibility for assignment of work performed
• performance evaluations
• recommendations for appointments - awards - advancements - and - when appropriate - disciplinary actions
• and identification of continuing education and training needs
• 2
• Ability to serve as a consultant to other facility personnel in evaluating and planning radiologic technology services for the most complex cases
• 3
• *Ability to participate in research studies and/or as a consultant to others conducting research
• 4
• *Ability to consult with staff and resident physicians through patient presentation - attending ward rounds - and specialty clinics and/or conferences - etc
• 5
• *Ability to assess - plan - and evaluate the delivery of radiologic technology services at the facility
• Assignments: For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
• Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI): Assignment to this grade level is restricted to those serving as the chief radiologic technologist at medical facilities with comprehensive and complex radiographic and imaging programs
• Employees in these assignments plan and direct the radiologic technology program at active - affiliated medical centers with critical care and emergent inpatient services - and have full supervisory responsibility for a large staff of subordinate personnel - including GS-10 DRTs - at least one subordinate team leader or supervisor at the next lower grade level - and may include clerical or administrative support staff
• At this level - the radiologic technology program typically includes the full variety of comprehensive and complex modalities
• Preferred Experience: Over 5 years of experience as a MRI Technologist with 3 or more years of experience as a MRI Lead/Coordinator and Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• Coordinates with other services - sections and units to resolve problems or improve current procedures within the radiology department
• Presents recommendations to the Program Director and/or Biomedical Engineering (BME) concerning the maintenance and replacement of equipment
• Responsible for preparing formal requests for new equipment with complete justification to include quotes - staff - training and space
• Inspects equipment and reports any deficiencies immediately
• Ensures that various reports are prepared - and the Program Director is briefed on highlights and/or problems encountered or anticipated
• Prepare plans to meet sudden increases or changes in the normal day-to-day workload - priorities - deadlines - etc
• Coordinates with others within and outside of the service to affect changes - solve problems and similar situations
• Prepares budget and cost estimates based on past precedents - anticipated workloads and overall capabilities of the section
• Ensures that employees are assigned work compatible with their skill level and provides training to new employees who have a lack of experience and/or education to perform the work
• Assigns various types of work including overtime to employees on an equitable and fair basis
• Participates in the student educational experience within the department as directed
• Provides oral or written special instructions on difficult or different operations and provides answers to technical questions concerning an assignment
• Ensures that work is assigned to employees based on such factors as difficulty and requirements of the assignments/s - capabilities and qualifications of the employees and other resource considerations
• Develops and implements written instructions and procedures and special instructions for non-routine or complex assignments to clarify existing guidelines
• Ensures that employees are kept informed of management goals and objectives and keeps immediate supervisor informed of employees' participation and concerns
• Reviews - approves - and disapproves leave in a timely manner
• Makes the necessary adjustment to workload and staff in conjunction with leave requests
• Responsible for ensuring that monthly - quarterly and annual reports are accurate and are submitted in timely manner
• Maintains a section quality control program in accordance with medical center and regulatory policies
• Reviews new developments in the field and recommends those which would improve the operation of the section
• Reviews and evaluates activities within the sections to measure productivity - workflow - the extent of achievement of objectives and to evaluate the effectiveness of methods - techniques and procedures
• Responsible for training - counseling - disciplining - evaluating and promoting the growth of employees within the sections
• Completes required performance evaluations in a timely manner
• Counsels employees on individual work problems - such as poor discipline - low morale - and excessive absenteeism and takes action to correct actual or potential employee problems
• Informs employees of position classification - disciplinary procedures - and other personnel matters
• Advises employees on rules of conduct and disciplinary procedures
• Participates in setting performance standards of employees supervised
• Performs other duties as assigned on a daily basis
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 11:30am - 8:00pm and on call/weekend rotation with the MRI technologists Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 00878F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized