Diag Rad Tech (Mammograp)
The incumbent is given general guidelines and directions from the Chief Technologist and is expected to function with initiative and independent judgment in his or her sphere of responsibilities. The incumbent collaborates with the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrator in formulating and implementing administrative and operational policies and procedures for the Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and Mammography sections. This includes personnel, departmental space, budget, equipment, construction, updating equipment and oversees the Continuing Education Program for both clerical and technical personnel in that section. 3) The incumbent must have a good working knowledge of the appointment and scheduling system in VistA. The individual must comply with VHA directives and regulations concerning scheduling and canceling appointments to assure that they meet the criteria. Incumbent must assure that appointments are rescheduled within the appropriate time frames as outlined in hospital directives or memoranda. The incumbent assists in preparing Capital Investment Proposals by gathering and providing data to the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrator. The incumbent will assist the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrator with the development, interpretation, and application of service policy, budget, and long-range plans. The incumbent has a role in designing long-range plans for the department, including but not limited to construction, new equipment, recruitment of personnel, as well as objectives of future needs of the Radiology Service. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Radiation Safety Program to ensure monitoring devices, beam restricting devices, protective shielding, and warning and identifying devices. The incumbent will correlate through proper communication with other services on behalf of the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrator and required radiation safety procedures. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and coordinating repairs of all Medical Imaging/Non-Imaging equipment in areas assigned under their supervision. This includes testing, maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and when possible makes minor repairs and or contacts repair personnel. The incumbent works with the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrator in developing administrative and operational plans when necessary to meet challenges, deadlines, priorities, and increased productivity to improve the flow of work in Services based on analysis of such factors as manpower, equipment utilized, workload, available examination of facilities, and personnel required for various examinations which requires controls and records and coordination with other professional services. The incumbent assures all sections have appropriate coverage(s). Oversees established holiday assignment roster, and assures standby coverage in the Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and Mammography sections as necessary. The incumbent is required to provide instruction and solutions to difficult problems that arise in the section(s). The incumbent must be able to give guidance in expeditious flow of productivity in all section(s). The incumbent is responsible for maintaining all section(s) assigned in accordance with standards established by the Chief Technologist, Radiology Administrator, Chief of Radiology Service, and the Veterans Administration. The incumbent serves on Medical Center committees, such as:
Administrative Investigation Boards, Stroke Initiative, Capital Asset Planning, Performance Improvement Initiatives, National Workgroups, etc. as coordinated and assigned by the Chief Technologist among all supervisors in the service. The incumbent keeps abreast of all Joint Commission educational policies, and under the direction of the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrator, oversees the Radiology Service's Continuing Education Program for the section(s) under his/her purview, including all Technologist and Clerical Competency folders. The incumbent supports equal employment opportunities for all affirmative action, effectively uses incentive awards to promote and recognize employees. The incumbent has a principal role is performing the Annual Performance Appraisals for both the assigned technical and clerical personnel and reviews annually the functional statements/position descriptions and performance standards to all employees under her/his supervision. Tour of Duty:
Monday through Friday, rotating shift work at the needs of Management, with rotating on-call status. This is NOT a bargaining unit position. This position is defined by a functional statement. Though based in Tampa FL, may be required to work at Management's discretion to ensure patient care coverage. Must maintain proficiency on all radiological equipment in Tampa in accordance with Joint Commission standards. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENTS CITIZENSIP. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) CERTIFICATION. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Advanced certification indicates that the technologist has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. EDUCATION. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. CREDENTIALING STANDARDS. Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field. EXCEPTION FOR NON-CERTIFIED, ENTRY LEVEL CANDIDATES . Non- certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate DRT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B). The appointing official may waive the requirement of certification for a period not to exceed 2 years for a DRT that provides care under the supervision of a certified DRT at or above the full performance level. This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level. For grade levels above the entry level, the candidate must be certified. Temporary appointments of non-certified DRTs may not be extended beyond 2 years, or converted to a new temporary appointment. LOSS OF CREDENTIAL. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years, or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. GRANDFATHERING PROVISION. All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
1. DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. 2. DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher-grade levels. 3. DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. 4. DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. 5. Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT. NOTE:
Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21, 1986, and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed, in writing, by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1, 1987, is considered fully qualified. These employees may be promoted, changed to lower grade or reassigned within the GS-647 occupational series. Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry. Physical Requirements. Bending, stooping, lifting of up to 30 pounds, standing for long periods, and pushing carts (portable x-ray machines) up to 250 pounds. Positioning of patients for radiological procedures, some of which may be morbidly obese with weight in excess of 350 pounds.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Administrative Investigation Boards, Stroke Initiative, Capital Asset Planning, Performance Improvement Initiatives, National Workgroups, etc. as coordinated and assigned by the Chief Technologist among all supervisors in the service. The incumbent keeps abreast of all Joint Commission educational policies, and under the direction of the Chief Technologist and Radiology Administrator, oversees the Radiology Service's Continuing Education Program for the section(s) under his/her purview, including all Technologist and Clerical Competency folders. The incumbent supports equal employment opportunities for all affirmative action, effectively uses incentive awards to promote and recognize employees. The incumbent has a principal role is performing the Annual Performance Appraisals for both the assigned technical and clerical personnel and reviews annually the functional statements/position descriptions and performance standards to all employees under her/his supervision. Tour of Duty:
Monday through Friday, rotating shift work at the needs of Management, with rotating on-call status. This is NOT a bargaining unit position. This position is defined by a functional statement. Though based in Tampa FL, may be required to work at Management's discretion to ensure patient care coverage. Must maintain proficiency on all radiological equipment in Tampa in accordance with Joint Commission standards. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENTS CITIZENSIP. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) CERTIFICATION. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Advanced certification indicates that the technologist has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. EDUCATION. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. CREDENTIALING STANDARDS. Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field. EXCEPTION FOR NON-CERTIFIED, ENTRY LEVEL CANDIDATES . Non- certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate DRT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B). The appointing official may waive the requirement of certification for a period not to exceed 2 years for a DRT that provides care under the supervision of a certified DRT at or above the full performance level. This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level. For grade levels above the entry level, the candidate must be certified. Temporary appointments of non-certified DRTs may not be extended beyond 2 years, or converted to a new temporary appointment. LOSS OF CREDENTIAL. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years, or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. GRANDFATHERING PROVISION. All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
1. DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. 2. DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher-grade levels. 3. DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. 4. DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. 5. Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT. NOTE:
Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21, 1986, and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed, in writing, by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1, 1987, is considered fully qualified. These employees may be promoted, changed to lower grade or reassigned within the GS-647 occupational series. Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry. Physical Requirements. Bending, stooping, lifting of up to 30 pounds, standing for long periods, and pushing carts (portable x-ray machines) up to 250 pounds. Positioning of patients for radiological procedures, some of which may be morbidly obese with weight in excess of 350 pounds.
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0647 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Salary Range:
$73,421 to $95,446 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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