Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Mammography

Description:

The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Team Leader Mammography is fully functional as an Advanced DRT and is able to carry out the assigned tasks independently.

Requirements:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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.
• 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 computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. 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.
• Education. 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).]
  
  NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description.
• Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

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 : 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.

Assignments. For all assignments 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 incumbent at least 25% of the time. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments:

Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist . The incumbent functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs at the GS-9 level and below. The incumbent] provides a
full range of general radiologic imaging exams, has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk(*):

• Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work.
• Ability to resolve informal employee complaints.
• Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to perform general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in Mammography
• Knowledgeable of equipment Quantitative Radiology functions and Quality Assurance
• Knowledgeable of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Regulations and Requirements
• References: VHA Handbook 5005/119, Part II, Appendix G25
  
  The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10.
  
  Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting; 15-44 lbs, light carrying; under 15lbs, straight pulling; 2 hours, pushing; 4 hours, pushing; 4 hours, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking; 4 hours, standing; 4 hours, kneeling; 2 hours, repeated bending; 2 hours, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, Hearing (aid may be permitted), Hearing without aid, mental and emotional stability.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .