Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The incumbent supports the Chief Technologist Imaging Service who provides the direct supervision of the position. The incumbent has advanced knowledge of superconducting magnets the physics of superconducting magnets radio frequencies and safety factors governing a magnetic environment. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision coordination performance training and technical operation in the MRI Section within Service.

Major duties will include but are not limited to:

• Incumbent works closely with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologists Chief Technologist Service Chief Quality Assurance Specialist Radiologists Radiation Safety Officer clinicians and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control efficient coordination of activities high quality diagnostic exam results and patient satisfaction.
• Ensures the effective operation of the MRI Section from a technical standpoint (i.e. planning directing and controlling activities and resources people and material) to meet the needs of the section.
• Distribute workload; maintain the work to ensure that all members of the MRI Section properly adhere to policies and procedures developed by the Service Medical Center National VA Policies Directives SO Ps and governing bodies such as The Joint Commission etc. when applicable. The Incumbent with serve as the Facility MRSO responsible for MRI Safety Training education and oversight of all Safety aspects related to MRI.
• Supervises subordinates in the MRI sections of Medical Imaging at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.
• Coordinates new product evaluation and justifies their purchase. Participates in developing specifications for new equipment requests.
• Improve work methods and procedures to produce work products recommends methods and products to reduce costs and/or increase quality and efficiency.
• Identifies developmental and training needs of employees providing or arranging for needed development and training; develops formal orientation training and evaluation programs including the training of new technologists in MRI; in the performance of procedures specific to that modality and organization practices of the specific unit. Coordinates the repair and installation of equipment with the Imaging Program Administrator Administrative Officer and Radiology Section Chief. Serves as the liaison between Radiology and Biomedical Engineering and repair contractors for the MRI section. Recommends equipment improvements repairs upgrades etc.
• Coordinates the repair and installation of equipment with the Imaging Program Administrator Administrative Officer and Radiology Section Chief. Serves as the liaison between Radiology and Biomedical Engineering and repair contractors for the MRI section. Recommends equipment improvements repairs upgrades etc.
• Responsible for screening all MRI Imaging order to make sure they meet safety criteria for scanning before schedulers schedule exam.
• Receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures from radiologist or medical officers for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Independently carries out the requests made by physicians; the technologist determines which scanning protocol and sequences will be scanned based on the patients clinical history and diagnosis.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.
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 $144000 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).
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 71342F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Note: Must provide proof of 24 month program. Evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree (transcript).

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.
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 2 equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program evidenced by a certificate or an 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).
• Licensure/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 Mammography (M) duties performed independently as applicable. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated modalities that require advanced certification to support their continued development technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-10) level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Experience must must demonstrate practice skills in a specialty are o in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and addition to the experience the candidate must demonstrate all the following technical KSAs:

• Ability to analyze organizational technical and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation.
• Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload quality performance and productivity.
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT MRI Special Procedures Mammography Ultrasound).
• Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions evaluate subordinate performance recommend appointments advancements or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives workgroups and/or committees.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work includes: Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over; moderate carrying 15-44 pounds; pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers good dexterity (both hands required); prolonged walking prolonged standing; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working; and emotional stability. Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.