Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist supervises the non-administrative hours technical staff of the Imaging Service at the Fayetteville VAMC, to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities and high-quality technical production.

The incumbent supervises the technical staff of the Imaging Service to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities and high-quality technical production. The incumbent will supervise employees during evening, night and weekend hours. Duties involve providing clinical coverage in computed tomography (CT) in addition to their supervisory duties. Hours for these duties will depend upon the needs of the service. Incumbent supports the Supervisory Specialty Imaging Manager, who provides direct supervision of the position. Functions (Supervisory):Direct supervision that is responsible for performance evaluations for the following specialty modalities in Imaging Service: General Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound (US).Incumbent must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and will perform continuing education to satisfy requirements for such. The incumbent will also maintain (Basic Life Saving) BLS certification. Coordinates all work performed by the designated technical staff. Makes changes in workflow or assignment of functions to improve workflow and services rendered, promote job satisfaction and increase productivity. Incumbent will ensure emergent work is done promptly and efficiently. Coordinates patient flow throughout the department but with special emphasis in General Radiology, CT, US and MRI. This involves working with other hospital staff and clinicians to work out problems and changes that affects outside organizations. Recommends and submits to higher authority for changes that may increase costs or affect employees' status, limit services rendered, or affect work outside the Imaging Service. Is prepared to handle substantial changes in workload demand including justifying changes in staffing levels, priorities and deadlines. Has significant input on budget requirements for General Radiology, CT, US and MRI based on experience, anticipated workload and production capability of work force and submits to Supervisory Specialty Imaging Manager. Coordinates and supervises quality assurance activities of technical staff in all assigned areas. Ensures adequate supplies to meet workload demands. Responsible, by delegation or hands on approach, to ensure that the designated cabinets in all rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergency equipment. Ensures that all exam rooms are neat and clean at all times. Assigns employees to positions and/or work assignments based on consideration of several factors including the difficulty and type of work, availability, capability and experience. Issues oral and written instructions for non-routine or more complex assignments. Resolves scheduling and back-up coverage problems on off-hour and weekend shifts and is responsible for vacation coverage on these shifts. Assists in providing coverage when unexpected staff shortages occur during regular and irregular tours-of-duty. VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (4:00p - Midnight with some rotating shifts. Weekends, holidays, on-call may be necessary 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 $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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 interest. In 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.