Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Quality Management Technologist

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Designs and maintains a quality control program for digital radiographic images to include, but not necessarily be restricted to, evaluation of image quality from modality to viewing monitor Works with on-site or contract Medical Physicist staff to develop and institute a preventative maintenance program and oversight of the x-ray tube and protocol certification.

Ensures all JCAHO mandates and Inspector General requirements for departmental quality control are met. Works with Radiation Safety Officer to ensure the Fluoroscopy database is maintained for the service and effectively manages the results according to guidelines created by the Machine Produced Radiation committee.

Develops Quality Control methods and programs to evaluate and monitor the imaging techniques of the technologists in each imaging modality. Identifies and determines training priorities, conducts and administers training programs, develops and improves training guidance.

Provides instruction and guidance in daily operations of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and assists with the speech recognition dictation system elements.

Aids in the oversight of the VR/Critical Results systems to ensure collaboration of both PACS and VR systems Provides first line technical support for image transmission or display errors related to modalities, display workstations, and printers.

Assists the Chief of Radiology or Chief Technologists in the assessment and procurement of new equipment. Maintains communications with vendors and service teams to ensure that working technical processes are sufficiently supported. Complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided.

As necessary, prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms, fistulograms, myelography and arthrography and for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract.

As necessary, performs radiographic exams in the department, at the bedside and in the operating rooms Oversees repository of Standard Operating Procedures for the department, while also supporting responses for Local/National Inquiries and Suspenses.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday- Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized 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) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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.

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: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 2 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).] English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements applicants must also meet the below requirements to qualify at the GS 11 as a Quality Management Technologist: Experience: 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 needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, [PACS technologist, clinical program director], or an assistant chief radiologic technologist.

The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of all Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VA standards regarding radiology quality assurance and other technical functions. [Ability] to train staff on quality assurance and control. [Knowledge of inventory management systems.] Knowledge of x-ray and other image-producing machinery in order to design and operate a complete radiology quality assurance program.

Knowledge of physics and [physical properties of CR and DR panels and image production to diagnose difficulties in x-ray machinery and post processing equipment.

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). Preferred Experience: Prior experience with Radiology QC processes, Philips Intellispace PACS and Powerscribe VR.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS 11. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.