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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 announcement is an external announcement, open to U.S. Citizens. Permanent Facility employees, VA employees, or Federal employees should apply under announcement #CD-17-MS-1989957-BU. All applicants applying under this announcement will be subject to veteran's preference.
Learn more about this agency07/20/2017 to 08/14/2017
$35,209 - $58,840 per year
GS 05 - 08
2 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
08
No
CD-17-MS-1989964-BU
474962000
This vacancy is for a position as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist with the Radiology Service of the Kansas City VA Medical Center.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Technologists may rotate shifts on nights, weekends, and holidays without supervision and are responsible for making on the spot decisions regarding patient care and procedures. They may pull on-call duty as required.
· Provides one-on-one training to rotating student technologists and direct/indirect instruction to Radiology residents.
· May be authorized to complete limited timekeeping tasks and/or critical exam-scheduling alterations as the Acting Supervisor as designated.
· Performs the full spectrum of radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
· Sets up the x-ray room appropriately.
· Prepares and administers contrast material.
· Documents procedures appropriately.
· Follows all VA/department guidelines, protocols, policies, practices, and infection control standards.
· Performs procedures such as: G.I. examinations, tomography, cholangiograms, and hip pinning in operating suite, intravenous pyelography, arthrography, ERCPs, and routine diagnostic procedures.
· Surgical procedures include but are not limited to: Abdominal Aortic Aneurism repair, laminectomies, cholangiograms, retrograde pyelograms, cystograms, pacemaker placement, hip pinnings, and placement of other foreign materials used in aligning or repairing body parts.
· Pages Radiologist appropriately for all intra-operative radiographs performed.
· Ensures speedy response to stat and urgent exam requests.
· Transfer and position patients safely and accurately.
· Properly identifies patient and patient images.
· Processes film plates using CR system.
· Operates computerized diagnostic fluoro equipment, automated developing film systems, and computerized record systems.
· Replenish section stock items/supplies at the end of each shift.
· Maintains annual training requirements, and pursues continuing education activities to stay current in techniques and maintain competency.
· Reviews labs and medical history of patients for their ability to tolerate the exam and for possible side effects.
· Determines technical factors, positioning of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of Dexa scanning.
· Verified regions of interest (ROI); evaluates quality of measurements for problems due to artifacts, pathology, etc. and recommends additional scans as necessary. Flags values that require physician's attention and archives results.
· Ensures all images are sent to PACS/VISTA Imaging without case editing errors.
· Maintain courteous and professional interactions with all patients, visitors, and co-workers.
· Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to interact appropriately with all age-specific factors.
· Protects sensitive data in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
· Uses word processing software and the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VISTA) as needed.
· Other duties as required.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 7:30am - 4pm. May be required to provide other weekend/holiday coverage and on-call.
Functional Statement Title/#: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-647
Physical Requirements: Position requires Lifting (Assist patients from lying position to sitting (and vice versa) with varying degrees of assistance. Sitting/Standing/Walking/Kneeling/Bending/Twisting/Pulling/Pushing/Simple Grasping/Fine Manipulation (Keyboard and Computer Components). Reaching Above Shoulder/Operating Machinery (US Equipment)/Chemicals hospital-based solvents) 2-6 hours per day each.
· U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
· Education. All applicants must have completed 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 an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) OR from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. (Transcripts showing completion/conferral date required in application package)
· Physical Requirements. Applicants must meet specified physical requirements for this position.
· English Language. 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 (ARRT) (R). (Copy of certification required in application package)
Preferred Experience: Self-Motivated, Reliable Teammate to work in OR, with Fluoro, and perform Portable exams including solo on weekend shift. 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, including volunteer 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 critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations:
GS-05 (Entry Level)
None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-06 (Developmental Level)
Experience or Education. At least 1 year experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or successful completion of a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1) Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.
2) Knowledge of anatomy and positioning.
3) Knowledge of all patient safety procedures.
4) Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment.
5) Ability to learn basic computer functions.
GS-07 (Advanced Developmental Level)
Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level or the successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging. Education may relate to the duties of a specific position or to the occupation, but must be appropriate for the position being filled. In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1) Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system.
2) Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study.
3) Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard or fluoroscopic procedures.
4) Knowledge of the function of computed radiography, Phosphor cassettes and CR readers.
5) Knowledge of PACS, and basic computer skills.
GS-08 (Full Performance Level)
Experience. At least 1 full year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1) Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
2) Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
3) Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
4) Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
5) Skill is using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers.
6) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
References: VA Handbook 5005/77, Part II, Appendix G25. 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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used. For additional information regarding performance-based interviews, please review the following website on the Internet: http://www.va.gov/pbi. In addition, candidates may be interviewed by a panel.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-05 to GS-08. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.
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:
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations. Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1989964.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, August 14, 2017 to receive consideration.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1989964
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