Supervisory (Chief) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

<p>The Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is currently recruiting for one Supervisory (Chief) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to work for the Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Service in Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent plans and directs the radiologic technology program and has full supervisory responsibility for a large staff of subordinate personnel.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional 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. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Oversee all technical and administrative operation of the Radiologic Technology program. Act as the primary advisor of all administrative affairs and functions of the service except in those matters directly relating to physicians. Make prompt, mature and intelligent decisions about the work schedules, deadlines, patient priorities, administrative and fiscal matters. Plan the work with subordinates, setting and adjusting the short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of diagnostic imaging work. Participate in the management of human resources for the department including selection, promotion, performance appraisal, and award/promotion system. Assure proper utilization and safe working conditions and acting as an advisor for equipment planning/requesting, and is the primary contact for such matters with Engineering Service. Resolve informal complaints of employees or customers, and direct them in process of resolution for formal complaints. Meet regularly with Administrative Officer and Service Chief to discuss objectives and goals. Direct radiologic student programs; ensure that employees maintain a high level of skill and meet at least the minimum level of continuing education required for certification and/or licensure. Conduct and actively participate in daily morning huddles, weekly Supervisor staff meetings and modality meetings to exchange information, and discuss policy and procedure changes, safety and medical center issues. Coordinate the integration of the Radiology Department functions with other departments and aspects of overall patient care. Recommend action to the Service Chief and/ or Administrative Officer of Radiology in regard to equipment purchases, modifications and construction within the department. Develop and maintain an active comprehensive quality assurance/control program that includes image quality assessment, individual technologist performance, equipment performance, continual review and update of protocols, techniques, and competencies. Participate in the compilation and analysis of data on departmental activities and prepare related reports to the Administrative Officer. Coordinate the testing of radiology equipment by in-house engineers and/or outside manufacturers and health physicists. Practice hospital safety, infection control, universal precaution and radiation safety in accordance with age and/or gender and/or other specific departmental guidelines. Coordinate and lead departmental committees when appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) 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 #: 000000, Supervisory Chief DRT GS-0647-12 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.