As the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, the incumbent serves as the technical and specialized supervisor with responsibility for planning, developing, and directing the general radiology, Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional radiology, Bone Densitometry, Nuclear Medicine and Mammography operations of Imaging Service.
This vacancy is for the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position at the Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital located in the Radiology Service line.
The incumbent will be responsible for planning and directing the radiologic technology program at active, affiliated medical centers and outpatient clinics, and has full supervisory responsibility for at least one subordinate supervisor at the next lower grade level, as well as oversight of a large staff of nonsupervisory personnel. Duties include but are not limited to: General Description of Assigned Duties: A.
Directs the technical services and programs that support the VA medical center. These services provided are direct and have a significant impact in other multi mission organizational units' ability to provide critical patient support.
The incumbent's ability to identify and implement methods for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of performing these services and the liaison role the incumbent plays affect the overall operational services to the patients, families, and community. B. Directly oversees work of MIT/ultrasound technologists, Interventional Radiology technologists, Nuclear Medicine technologists and Mammography technologists.
Is the clinical coordinator for affiliated university and community college radiologic technology students. The incumbent must have a complete and thorough working knowledge of all functions of the department to ensure its many activities and to provide efficient patient care. C. Follows established Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines and protocols to ensure integrity, availability, authenticity and confidentiality of imaging data transmitted by the various modalities.
This requires reviewing images coming from modalities prior to storage in the PACS archive. The incumbent assists Radiologists and provides evaluation and reports to upper management regarding the effectiveness of PACS imaging for the Veterans. D. The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiology Technologist assures the Radiology Service has 24-hour technologist coverage in General Radiology, and on-call coverage in Interventional, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography. E.
Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees. II. Functions or Scope of Practice: A. Plans and coordinates work to be accomplished by sub-areas, CT, ultrasound, general radiology, MRI, bone densitometry, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and mammography. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities and prepares schedules for goals on completion of assigned tasks. B.
Performs appraisals for technical and clerical personnel and annually reviews the position description and performance standards on all employees under his/her supervision. C. Makes decisions on work problems presented by facility supervisors, administrators, facility team leaders, similar personnel, and contractors.
Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of critical performance skills including, but not limited to interpersonal, organizational, technological and leadership. D. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both clinical and administrative matters. Oversees the Continuing Education Program for both technical and clerical personnel. E.
Under the supervision of the Chief Radiology Service, the incumbent has a major role in designing long-range plans for the department, including construction, new equipment, space requirements, budget, recruitment of personnel, as well as objectives of future needs of the Radiology Service. F. Evaluates and directs work performance of subordinates. Assigns work based on priorities, consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
Participates in the management of human resources for the department including selection, promotion, performance appraisal, and award systems. G. Formulates functional statements, position descriptions and performance standards for new technical and clerical positions and, on an annual basis, reviews and updates the functional statements, performance standards, and position descriptions as required by Human Resources.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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stephen.handy@va.gov · 540-944-8351
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $112041 – $145657/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This is a Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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