Radiology Technician - Providence, RI, United States - Veterans Health Administration

Description

This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements IAW VHA policy & submit your EDRP application within 4 months of your start date.

Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1-5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy


Certification:
All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R)

• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist
• 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 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)

English Language Proficiency:
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.Grade Determinations GS-11: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, PACS technologist, clinical program director, or an assistant chief radiologic technologist

• In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation
• Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload, quality, performance, and productivity
• Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, Ultrasound)
• Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions
• Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees

Preferred Experience: 10+ years experience and prior leadership in MRI

• Lift, move or push heavy equipment, specifically cassettes, mobile x-ray equipment, stretchers and/or wheelchairs with patients in them
• Provide physical assistance and care for patients in a timely manner in all circumstances
• This Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position is in Radiology services at the Providence VA Medical Center, located at the Providence location.

This position is a full-time at 40 per week.

The incumbent evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning upgrades/new purchases that would improve operations.

The incumbent is responsible for implementation and adherence to all safety practices and policies for the section.

This work includes computer manipulation (window/level), correct orientation of the images, patient image acquisition through work list and releasing images to the PACS storage system and burning of images to CD.

Prepares oral contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for oral exams of the GI tract.

Responsible to the radiologist and supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed in order to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographs while minimizing patient radiation dose.

Advises radiologist, participating providers or referring physicians of examinations requiring their immediate attention.
Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self.
The technologist assures compliance with radiation regulations for all staff including the wearing of film badges.

The technologist must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the facility and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.

Documents all fluoroscopy doses after completion of the examination according to PVAMC policy.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized.


Telework:
Not Authorized.


Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 650-F05878 Relocation/

Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized.
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required.
7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.

THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 9/30/2024 The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 5/14/2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled.

This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.