Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-Clinical Instructor

Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform technical work in support of diagnostic radiology and is responsible for the oversight of all affiliated educational radiologic technology programs. Instruct, teach, mentor and evaluate all radiologic technology students. Provide optimal image quality in general radiography and in computed tomography.

Perform proper procedures to obtain, transmit and store radiographic images within Picture Achieving & Communication System (PACS). Explain exams to patients so that the patient understands what is to be done. Assist radiologists in fluoroscopic examinations. Practice radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self.

Maintain records and files of exams performed on patients within Electronic Health Records Management systems. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 935700 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

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: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

Education Requirement: 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).

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).

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.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: Experience: To qualify for the GS-9 grade level, applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Examples of experience may include, but is not limited to the following: performs radiographic examination procedures and computed tomography examinations, check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines, performs calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed, monitor patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results, monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed, using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate ALL of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.

Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers. *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.

Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. Preferred Experience: 5 years of experience as a registered radiologic technologist is preferred.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The actual grade at which an applicant will be selected for this vacancy is the GS 9. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.