Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications

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
• 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 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))
• 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 Mammograph (M) duties performed independently] and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination
• English Language Proficiency
• RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-9 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-8 - that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to provide technical oversight and assign personnel and tasks to be accomplished in a manner that assures completion of the workload utilizing the personnel to the greatest advantage thus providing the optimal level of patient care within the workday
• Ability to plan - direct - and distribute work assignments to DRTs at lower grade levels
• Skill in instructing and training DRTs on newly acquired equipment
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• Ability to plan and project staffing needs
• Skill to independently perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations
• References: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G25 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-9. Physical Requirements: Light to Moderate lifting and carrying - up to 44 pounds
• straight pulling
• pushing
• reaching at and above shoulders
• use of both hands and fingers required
• walking and/or standing (6-8hours)
• crawling
• kneeling
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.

Duties

• This Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technician position is in the Diagnostic Imaging service at the Boston VA Medical Center - Jamaica Plain - MA campus
• This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week
• Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Managing and directing the work of lower grade technologists when examinations/procedures require assistance
• Directing all schedules in a manner to optimize workflow while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases - rearranging patients to accommodate requests as needed
• Organizing staff work assignments including lunch and break rotations
• Reporting absences and tardiness to supervisor and/or Chief Technologists
• Recommends reassignment of techs if necessary due to call-ins or increased/decreased workload
• Coordinating vacation coverage for the section - assuring adequate staffing is available so that patient care is not compromised
• Training and orienting new technologists in all imaging aspects
• Recommending - coordinating and evaluating new procedures/protocols
• Instructs other technologists on special tasks - new/modified procedures and policies to ensure their compliance and understanding
• Participating in the evaluation of new employees
• Ensuring policies are communicated to all staff - ensuring they have knowledge - skill and ability to follow independently
• Providing advice - counsel or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative tasks
• Maintaining adequate supplies used in the department
• Monitoring expiration dates to ensure all items used are within compliance
• Coordinating quality improvement activities within the imaging section
• Collecting data and submitting in final form to the Chief Technologist
• Adhering to standards set forth by regulatory agencies such as but not limited to
• Joint Commission - and OIG
• Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday - full-time
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: PD909150 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Authorized - Contact Karen Chapman karen.chapman@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - 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) 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) Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
• NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the Excepted Service
• This position is covered by a special rate
• May travel to other Boston Campus as needed.