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The Birmingham VA Health Care System located in downtown Birmingham; Alabama is recruiting for a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiology/Vascular) to work in interventional procedures areas within the medical center.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 29, 2023. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 9 June 2023, with subsequent cut-off dates every four weeks until the position is filled.
06/01/2023 to 09/29/2023
$77,087 - $100,217 per year
GS 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
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CBTB-11983447-23-AH-OCA
729188600
This vacancy is open to Permanent Birmingham VAMC and CBOC employees Permanent Canteen Service (VCS) employees who have completed 90 days of continuous service in the VCS, and all permanent IT employees who are assigned to the Office of Information and Technology(OI&T).
The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (IR/Vascular) will direct, assist, oversee, plan, and develop activities for interventional area at BVAMC as well as other staff (IR/Vascular) technologist duties. As a The Lead (IR/Vascular) technologist, he/she will perform procedures and examinations under the general direction of the Supervisory DRT (IR/Vascular) or Chief Technologist/Imaging Program Administrator of Radiology or the Radiologist. Also, the incumbent assures optimum patient care, quality control, and the efficient performance of all activities under his/her leadership. The Lead (IR/Vascular) technologist must possess the ability to direct, assign, oversee and support multiple staff members and when appropriate, inform the Supervisory DRT (IR/Vascular) of any incident or situation that could warrant possible disciplinary actions. Incumbent will work closely with the technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to assure optimum patient care is understood to be the primary goal of all interventional areas to assure there is a high-quality diagnostic/therapeutic imaging exam result and a positive patient satisfaction. The Lead (IR/Vascular) Technologist operates independently and without direct supervision as the technologist responsible for the coordination and performance of all diagnostic/therapeutic interventional exams, injection, and guided biopsy procedures. These exams are performed with and without contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies so that proper diagnosis and treatment will be delivered.
The Lead DRT (IR/Vascular) utilizes specialized equipment to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional, and therapeutic procedures. This specialty requires additional knowledge of vascular systems, major vessel, and anatomy by the incumbent. The Lead DRT (IR/Vascular) must be knowledgeable in the specialized equipment employed for digital subtraction systems and interventional procedures. The Lead DRT (IR/Vascular) administers contrast media and confers with the radiologist/physician to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and physiologic monitoring to perform procedures. The incumbent will assist in all fluoroscopic and ultrasound examinations in the Special Procedure, Vascular, and Pain suites. In all interventional procedure cases, a patient consent form must be obtained. Sterile technique must always be practiced. The incumbent performs routine, daily cleaning of assigned area, and notifies supervisor of inventory changes.
The incumbent practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self. This is achieved by the using the properly radiation apparel (aprons, thyroid shield, lead glasses) and collimation. Radiation monitor for all individuals are always required to be worn during all procedures whether observing or participating to assure compliance to radiation safety policy. The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
The incumbent maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Edits and when necessary registers patients in the computerized Radiology Information System (RIS) as well as the work list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface. The incumbent utilizes the computerized patient record system (CPRS) to assist with accessing pertinent patient data as required. He/she will be familiar with the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) computer system to access other information and documentation as needed while assuring correct CPT codes are utilized and documenting items used in the procedures (contrast, implant, etc.).
The incumbent is responsible for stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas. He/she must report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely manner. The incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees. He/she must demonstrate professionalism to promote good relations with other services.
Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with some on-call.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/FS-53591F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or 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.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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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 09/29/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11983447.
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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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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? The Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC) is a 313-bed acute tertiary care facility located in the historic Southside district of the city. The facility provides acute tertiary medical and surgical care to Veterans of Alabama and surrounding states. The medical center serves as a referral center for this population area with 135 operating beds currently. Recent construction provides state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in all clinical programs. Care is provided in practically all medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Most staff physicians have joint appointments with VA and its primary affiliation, University of Alabama at Birmingham. The BVAMC operates nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Northern and Central Alabama.
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