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
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in written and spoken English Education
• Must have completed 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)
• Certification
• All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R)
• 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: GS-10 GRADE DETERMINATION: Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• To be equivalent to the GS-9 level, experience must have also been earned while holding an active ARRT (R) Certification
• Experience equivalent to the GS-9 level would be in the following or like assignments: References: [Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist]
• Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
• DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program
• Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level
• [Lead] Diagnostic Radiologic [ ] [Technologist]
• Functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs at the full performance level and below, providing input on performance, resolving daily workplace issues, and maintaining efficient workflow
• Provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams, has a general knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor
• Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• The incumbent functions as a supervisor for a group of DRTs at the full performance level and below, which may include support staff
• The incumbent advises employees of the performance requirements of their positions, informs them of their progress in meeting the requirements, and prepares formal evaluations of employee performance
• The incumbent conducts corrective interviews with employees, referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management
• resolves informal complaints of employees
• and deals with union representatives as appropriate
• Supervisory DRTs plan and direct programs at medical centers and/or satellite outpatient clinics and have full supervisory responsibility
• Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff
• resolving complex problems to ensure patient services are met
• evaluating new products, equipment, and systems to make recommendations for improved operations
• identifying educational or training needs
• recommending final decisions on selections
• evaluating performance and recommending disciplinary action when necessary
• The incumbent has professional responsibility for planning and directing the DRTs activities and is responsible for extracting and analyzing data to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management
• Preferred Experience: Prefer at least 2 years minimum of experience as a general diagnostic sonographer (ultrasound technologist)
• Prefer at least one year of experience as a vascular ultrasound technologist
• Will consider candidates willing to learn vascular ultrasound within one year from date of hire
• Certification in ultrasound through ARRT (S), (V), or ARDMS
• Two to four years completion of education in sonography (ultrasound) from a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) college or university at the associate or bachelor degree level
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10
• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.