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Chief Radiologic Technologist
The incumbent supervises a large staff of at least 13 subordinate personnel including GS-10 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRT) and at least one GS-11 team leader. The Chief Radiologic Technologist provides guidance and serves as an authority and subject matter expert on Imaging Services. Incumbent develops guidelines, assesses Imagining effectiveness, establishes and maintains quality assurance and quality management programs.
04/25/2025 to 05/05/2025
$103,808 - $134,956 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
Yes
CBSY-12730462-25-AA
835992600
This announcement is open to current, permanent VA employees. The public and employees of other federal agencies may apply to announcement number CBSY-12730463-25-AA.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Directs the performance of Imaging Services through scheduling, work prioritization and supervision. Oversees all facets of Imaging functions.
- Acts as working technical supervisor for the Imaging Services. Oversees routine testing as required and develops knowledge of more complex tests to perform as needed.
- Supervises Imaging personnel. Evaluates qualifications of potential employees; interviews and hires; monitors and evaluates competency and performance of all personnel on an ongoing basis.
- Trains or assigns training of Imaging personnel. Provides for continuing education program and monitors employee participation.
- Establishes and monitors quality assurance, quality control, proficiency and Imaging policies and procedures.
- Establishes and monitors policies and procedures for overall Imaging performance. Selects, evaluates, develops, and validates all Imaging methods. Approves new procedures.
- Reviews Imaging results, quality control, proficiency and personnel records. Exercises professional judgment while ensuring that Imaging results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and imaging systems are properly functioning.
- Resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever Imaging systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Analyzes cost of providing Imaging services.
- Interfaces with other disciplines (i.e. nursing, clerical) to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient operation.
- Maintains customer relations through communications, courteousness, timeliness, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Develops a customer-oriented workforce both internally and externally.
- Facilitates regular department meetings, conducts annual reviews of radiology staff.
- Works closely with radiologists and technologists to develop and continually optimize imaging protocols and staff training resources.
- Oversee the safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Adhere to and enforce safety standards and protocols.
- Performs the full range of authorized Imaging services on any/all shifts including (but not limited to) duty on weekends, holidays, nights, on-call rotation and/or other shifts. Incumbent may be required to rotate/work different shifts.
- Any clinical and/or medical center task that is critical to the mission of the department and VHA as delegated by the Chief of Diagnostics.
- Travels to other VA BHHCS facilities, as needed, to perform duties and/or to provide primary imaging coverage to meet mission requirements (i.e. manning shortage and/or emergency situations)
- Incumbent may use GOV vehicle as part of their duties (to include travel).
Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday. Tour of duty will be discussed during interview.
Telework: If approved, will be on an ad-hoc basis
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.
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/.
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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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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/05/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12730462.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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