Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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). 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 1 or 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.