Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) will plan and direct all technical and administrative operations of the Radiology program at Battle Creek VA Medical Center and its associated clinics. The incumbent will oversee imaging in multiple facilities with overall supervisory responsibility of imaging staff and providing a variety of comprehensive and complex imaging modalities including MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, and nuclear medicine

Major duties include but not limited to: Oversees radiologic imaging process improvement, performance monitoring, quality measures, reporting, and planning. Serves as the subject matter expert for radiologic imaging processes and collaborates with service chiefs and internal stakeholders to ensure imaging needs are met. Engages with the VISN Diagnostics ICC and Radiology community of practice. Chairs the Radiology Safety Committee and co-chairs the local Diagnostics ICC and MRI Safety Committee. Ensures timely completion of all local, VISN, national, and service-area Radiology actions. Coordinates Radiologist coverage with the Chief of Staff officeEnsures all Radiology staff maintain compliance with hospital safety, infection control, universal precautions, and radiation safety standards. Reviews and evaluates requisitions, collaborates with clerical and technical staff, and consults with physicians and radiologists as needed. Partners with the Radiology Physicist/Radiation Safety Officer to ensure compliance with national and local regulatory requirements, including NHPP, OSHA, and TJC. Coordinates with Biomedical Engineering and Facilities leadership on planning, acquisition, and replacement of Radiology equipmentImplements improvements in methods of delivering radiologic patient care to meet evolving customer needs. Communicates service goals, expectations, and mission effectively to supervised staff. Manages, forecasts, and monitors Radiology budgetary needs. Serves as the Records Control Manager for Radiology. Conducts employee evaluations, competency assessments, and performance appraisals. Communicates performance expectations, provides feedback, and addresses performance or conduct issues through corrective interviews when necessary. Collaborates with union representatives on matters within the scope of immediate supervisory authorityImplements personnel management programs, including EEO, career development, departmental policies, and safety practices. Resolves workplace conflicts within supervisory scope and elevates only when necessary. Approves leave, ensures staffing coverage, and verifies timecards and overtime requests. Ensures completion and accuracy of documentation and data required by the diagnostic section. Compiles, analyzes, and reports data related to section activities, ensuring effective and efficient operations. Identifies and addresses operational problems and resource needs, proposing solutions related to staffing or equipment. Coordinates diagnostic equipment repairs with Engineering Service or external vendors. Creates and submits personnel action requests and updates organizational charts through Human Resources. Collaborates with Human Resources to build job announcements, interview candidates, select, and onboard new Radiology staff. Prepares for and conducts monthly staff meetings. Reviews, updates, and maintains departmental memoranda, policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures in alignment with Central Office, VISN, Diagnostics ICC, and VA directives. Serves as faculty advisor to educational affiliates and oversees development of externship clinical training components. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: May be available per supervisor approval Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. 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 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.