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The Kansas City VA is embarking on a journey of moving beyond performance measure and becoming the Healthcare System Veterans Trust and Choose.
Our patients depend on us and we depend on professionals like you.
If you are interested in being a part of a LEAN organization and putting other's needs before your own this may be the organization for you. Yours might be the first face they see when they come through our doors. Yours might be the voice they hear right after a surprise diagnosis. Yours might be the eyes they look into as they are pushed in a wheelchair to a frightening procedure. Your attitude reflects us and everything we are proud of in this organization. By applying for this position you have chosen to help serve our patients and we appreciate you.
With the initiation of cultural change, along with knowledge and tools for change, the Kansas City VA will continue to move towards a practice of continuous improvement. In the endeavor, we recognize that this change will not occur suddenly, that dedicated individuals like yourself will be required, that leadership involvement is necessary, and employee engagement paramount.
As a 157 bed medical, surgical, and psychiatric facility, the Kansas City VA provides comprehensive health care through primary care and tertiary care in subspecialty medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation. It is also a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri Kansas City. Take a closer look at Kansas City at www.thinkkc.com.
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.
This is an EXTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT only. All current, permanent Facility, VA, and employees of other Federal agencies should apply under the INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT #CD-17-MS-1984877-BU. All applicants applying under this announcement will be subject to veteran's preference.
Learn more about this agency07/11/2017 to 08/01/2017
$49,994 - $64,995 per year
GS 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
CD-17-MS-1984920-BU
474027700
This vacancy is for a position as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) with the Radiology Service of the Kansas City VA Medical Center. As a Certified Diagnostic Radiological Technologist (DRT), the incumbent is required to perform difficult imaging procedures inclusive of Computed Tomography (CT) with 3D reconstructionsfor the Radiology Service at this complex medical center.
Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Operates a Multi slice and Spiral Computed Tomography Scanner.
· Develops new techniques, defines optimal protocols, and devises alternative ways to visualize pathology with the patient.
· Evaluates new system(s) and compares them with existing methodologies.
· Interacts with physician, physicist, an manufacturers technical service personnel on a recurring basis in the performance of daily assignments.
· Receives patient's to include verbal interview for demographic accuracy and patient education prior to procedure, ensuring patient comfort and relaxation.
· Monitors patient during all phases of appropriate examination(s).
· Administers contrast media and medications under the direction and supervision of the staff radiologist.
· Confers with the radiologist(s) to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and physiological monitoring to perform the procedures(s).
· Assists and scrubs with the radiologists during the procedure on an as needed basis.
· Uses hospital electronic medical record system to register and document patient information.
· Performs technical and general operation and maintenance of the computer, disk drives, console, imaging devices, etc.
· Assists manufacture and biomedical engineers in the calibration and trouble shooting of any malfunctions in all equipment associated with Computer Imaging Devices.
· Establishes and monitors quality control programs for these sections and maintains operations logs, service and maintenance reports.
· Maintains imaging files on patient, clinical analysis, computer data, and technical parameters of each examination to include short and long term archives, and ensures images transfer to Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS).
· Replenishes section stock items/supplies at the end of each shift.
· Assists in the development and execution of procedure manual(s) and in devising and modifying procedures as necessary to include research protocols
· Assists and develops training programs for new technologist(s), physician(s), esident(s), and general clinical staff in Computed Tomography.
· Technologists are required to remain certified with their registry and be current in continuing education requirements.
· Requires participation in-part and/or all after hours call, Standby or Call-back, for Computed Tomography.
· Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/and or Chief, Radiology Service
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4 pm - 12 am.
Functional Statement Title/#: Diagnostic Radiological Technologist (CT), GS-647-9
Physical Requirements: Must be able to routinely lift 45 lbs. and occasionally perform heavy lifting/carrying of over 45 lbs. The position requires long periods of sitting, standing, and walking. The position requires intermittent periods of kneeling, bending, twisting, pulling/pushing, simple grasping, and occasionally reaching for objects above the shoulder. CT involves long periods of fine manipulations (using keyboards for operation of the scanner and the Medial Center's computer databases.
Basic Requirements:
· U.S. citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may 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 (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for Computed Tomography (CT) (Certification Must be submitted with application).
· Education. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the AART and certification by the ARRT in radiology (Transcript Must be submitted with application).
· English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English.
· Computed Tomography (CT). This specialty requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic used and to emphasize the aspects of particular interest to the physician. This subspecialty requires advanced ARRT certification (Copy of certification MUST be submitted with application).
Preferred Experience: Technologist with excellent working skills in CT, excellent customer service skills and the ability to be self-sufficient. Applicants with the following certifications from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN) are highly preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS). (AHA certification preferred.) The selected employee will be required to receive these certifications prior to assuming clinical responsibilities and ensure current certifications after employment is maintained.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, includingvolunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build criticalcompetencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training andexperience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifyingexperience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations:
GS-09- In order to be found qualified at this grade level, you must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) and the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
(a*) Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff whilestill performing complex scans and procedures;
(b) Skill to demonstrate appropriate techniques to gather relevantinformation from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers;
(c*) Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure;
(d) Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practicesrelated to radiography;
(e) Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques,intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions; and
(f) Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-proceduralcare of patients.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G25, Diagnostic Radiological Technologist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, August 01, 2017 to receive consideration.
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