Diagnostic Radiolgic Technologist ( IR Supervisor )
Location: Decatur Georgia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Diagnostic Radiolgic Technologist ( IR Supervisor ) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Georgia. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 895989
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who ! shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service. If you are transition from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is ! our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted ! Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (Â"I CAREÂ").
America's Veterans need you! To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/
NOTE: The Professional
Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's
education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be
placed in that
specific grade . The salary is based on the grade and step approved
for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply. The health
related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the
Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be pro! ficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
The incumbent responsible and is given authority overseeing of two state of the art Angio/Interventional Suites and the staff (6 IR Technologists)employed to operate them. This includes staffing, workload efficiency, technologist productivity, performance measures, assignments, and scheduling administration.
The incumbent oversees and is responsible for the coordination and performance of diagnostic radiology,angiography procedures, complex vascular and non-vascular procedures and therapeutic procedures. These procedures are performed with and without contrast materials. The IR Supervisor must have a complete and thorough working knowledge of all functions under his/her purview and can direct and/or operate all the IR equipment to assure its many capabilities and to provide efficient patient care. Inc! umbent will be responsible for being the Contract Officer Representativ! e (COR) for the after-hours Intervention Radiologist contract.
Incumbent will have a role in the integration of the IR service delivery with Diagnostics, Radiology, Nursing and the Interventional Radiologist. Also distribute workload, and maintain the work to ensure all members of the IR imaging section properly adhere to policies and procedures developed by the Radiology Service and Medical Center when applicable. When possible, assists the Chief Technologist with operation of the department.
TOUR OF DUTY: 0800a.m. to 4:30p.m.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT TITLE/#: DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIS TECHNOLOGIST (IR SUPERVISOR)/079830
RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVES NOT AUTHORIZED QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. citizenship . Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Certification All applicants must be certified in g! eneral radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R).
- English Language Proficiency. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity.
- Experience or Education. All candidates must meet the basic education requirement by the completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associates' degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology.
GS-11: completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level, that is directly related to the position to be filled and that de! monstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other cha! racteristic needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, diagnostic radiologic technology team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, or an assistant chief radiologic technologist.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR GS-11:
In
addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following
qualifications criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment .
GS-11
(a) Experience.
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level
GS-10, that is directly related to the position to be filled and that
demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other
characteristics needed to provide services as a quality control technologist,
diagnostic radiologic technology team leader, supervisory radiologic
technologist, or an assistant chief radiologic technologist. In addition,
the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate
t! he potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk
(*):
(b) For all assignment above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incubent at least 25% of the time. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments.
Supervisory Diagnostic
Radiologic Technologist (Chief). Employees in this assignment assume
full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing
the radiologic technology program at a medical center or independent outpatient
clinic that does not meet the level of complexity described at the GS-12 level
for a chief radiologic technologist and has significant supervisory
responsibility for staff.
a.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- ( 1 )
IR suite;
- ( 2 ) Ability to participate as an trainer in the facilityÂ's in-service clinical
- ( 3 )
- ( 4 )
- ( 5 )
training ;
recommend appointments, advancements, or, when appropriate, disciplinary
actions;
etc.; and
to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accredit institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredit institutions recognized by the! U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to left 45 pounds and over, heavy carrying , 45 pounds and over, straight pulling up to 4 hours, pulling hand over hand 4 hours, pushing up to 4 hours, reaching above shoulders. Both hands are required, walking up to 4 hours, standing up to 4 hours, crawling up to 4 fours, kneeing up to 4 hours, repeat bending up to 4 hours, climbing, use of legs and arms ( both legs are required). Specific visual requirements ( both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing ! ( aid permitted). Ability to read ordinary type without strain, eye gla! sses permitted. Emotional and mental stability). VA Handbook 5019; http://www.opm.gov/
VA HANDBOOK
5019/4 MARCH 11, 2009
The physical requirements for this position in accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02, Employment of People with Disabilities, Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u).
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the in! formation for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay per! iod) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federa! l employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:03:59 GMT
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