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. Responsibilities 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 rotation with the MRI technologists Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00878F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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. 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. 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/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. 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