Summary The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (SDRT) operates within the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCH), ensuring the effective functioning of the Radiology Service. Responsible for overseeing and directing clerical and technical activities, the SDRT ensures continuous, high-quality service delivery in alignment with the VA's mission. Responsibilities Functions: a. Ensures adequate quantities of supplies to meet workload demands through systematic ordering, receipt, and inventory controls. Keeps procedure rooms stocked with necessary supplies, focusing on emergent equipment and supplies. Coordinates new product evaluations with Vendors, Logistics, and Contracting Services and recommends methods and products to reduce costs or increase quality. b. Coordinates and supervises daily quality assurance activities in Radiology Imaging rooms. Works closely with Patient Safety, Quality Management, and the Radiation Inspector General. Ensures compliance with safety regulations/practices and proper documentation of accidents involving employees, patients, or visitors. c. Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies emphasizing sterile technique, storage of sterile supplies, disposal of body fluids and "sharps," proper attire, handwashing practices, and continuing education. d. Supervises employees with grade levels of GS-10 and below, instructing them in specific job tasks and techniques. Ensures the availability of written standard operating procedures (SOPs), Statement of Works (SOWs), workload expectations, and annual assessments of technical competencies. e. Clearly communicates performance expectations through the formal employee performance management system. Observes performances, conducts work performance critiques, provides informal feedback, periodically evaluates employee performance, resolves complaints and grievances, and develops work improvement plans. f. Administers VA personnel policies including annual leave, scheduling assignments, and technologist selection. Supervises functional divisions of Radiology including General Diagnostic Radiology, Special Procedures, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Ultrasound. g. Provides supervision and teaches clinical radiology to students in the medical center's Radiology Technology School, attending required clinical instructors' meetings. h. Supervises quality assurance/risk management functions. Monitors compliance with the requirements of these programs, ensuring compliance with NHPP/NCR and OSHA regulations. Responsible for the preparation and content of JCAHO reports. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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) 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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 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. Qualifications 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 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). 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: GS-11 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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation. 2. Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload, quality, performance, and productivity. 3. Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution. 4. Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, Ultrasound). 5. Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions. 6. Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees. Preferred Experience: Prefer Managerial/Supervisory Experience. Certification in CT is considered highly desirable for this position. Possession of certification in Ultrasound is also desirable, though not required. 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-11. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. 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 Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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