Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography-CT)

<p>This position is assigned to the Computed Tomography section of the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. Under direction of the Chief Technologist of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine Service, performs administrative duties of supervision for the staff technologists. Is responsible for directing unit duties, technologists and ancillary personnel.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Will have full knowledge of equipment and protocols/procedures in their assigned areas and may be asked to perform duties in their assigned area dependent on departmental needs. Will maintain ARRT certification in Radiography (R) and Computed Tomography (CT). Will be tasked with focused work assignments or duties, requiring expert knowledge and high reliability. These assignments or duties are aimed at Facility or Departmental process improvement as well as meeting VISN and/or National Initiatives. Will participate in and be an integral part of Departmental and Facility committees, as needed, such as stroke alert, patient safety, protocol committees, High Reliability Organization Operations (HRD DPS) and Radiology Quality Improvement Committee. Will be tasked with maintaining efficient workflow in the department; distributes workload and assignments to staff, ensuring timely completion of required duties. Skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution. Analyzes organizational, technical, and administrative problems and develops/implements solutions that result in efficient section operation. Consults with and apprises the Chief Technologist of problems that arise and makes recommendations for a solution. Provides guidance and training for new employees to include orientation to the area, policy overview, protocol overview, and competencies. Ensures adequate in-house and rotating coverage for assigned area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reports to Chief Technologist on performance, progress and training needs of employees and on disciplinary problems. Ensures emergency safety drills are performed as required by directive. Documents and ensures QC of equipment at required intervals. Responsible for the efficiency and quality of imaging services, for the maintenance of the records required, and the preparation of reports on imaging operations. Technology is always evolving and patient exams may utilize standard and non-standard protocols. Consequently, the supervisor will be involved in new techniques, defining optimal protocols, and devising alternative ways to visualize pathology within the patient. New systems will be evaluated, and new methods will be compared with existing methods. Interaction with physicians, scientists, physicists, computer programmers, manufacturers technical design engineers, and service personnel will be a normal occurrence of the daily duties of the operator. Supervisor will perform these duties independently. Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm; Holidays, weekends and required to rotate on call Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional</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 will 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>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/.