Supervisor Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

Description:

The Supervisory Technologist-MRI has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the MRI section. He/she works closely with the technologists, radiologists, clinicians and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results, and patient satisfaction.

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.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• 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 (MRI), [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.

Credentialing Standards. Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.


Preferred Experience:

• Must have Basic Life Support Certification
• Must have ARRT (R) and (MR) certification without restrictions.
• Experience participating in a MRI Safety Committee
• Experience with MRI Elastography & Enterography
• Fluent with equipment quality testing and running phantoms in a MRI setting (QA/QC)
• Must have documented four years of experience as a MRI Technologist providing comprehensive exams to include MRI angiography (MRA) imaging and post processing
• Prefer two years of experience as a MRI Supervisor within the last 2-3 years
• Must have experience performing Performance Appraisals
• Must have documented experience and clinical competency performing MRI Breast and Cardiac exams as a MRI Technologist
• Must have documented experience establishing or maintaining ACR accreditation for a MRI department
• Must have current IV certification documentation
• Experience working with a union in hospital setting
• Experience creating a monthly, rotating on-call schedule and holiday coverage
• Must have documented experience performing venipuncture and experience administering MRI contrast agents within the last two years.
• Documented experience with Siemens and/or GE MRI imaging systems within the last three years

Grade Determinations :
Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
Quality Management Technologist. Provides authoritative consultative services to management at all levels of the organization as it applies to quality management in a clinical laboratory setting. Maintains a laboratory quality management program and ensures monitoring of components and customer feedback. Identifies, defines and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of the collected data. Monitors laboratory quality control systems and performance indicators. Interacts with management officials and vendors providing inter-laboratory quality assurance and laboratory proficiency testing. Develops validation plans for equipment and methodology evaluations and evaluates statistical data collected. Responsible for laboratory continuous readiness for regulating agency inspections and accreditation from agencies such as the Joint Commission (JC) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
a. Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of medical technology sufficient to perform the full range of duties involved in planning, coordinating and evaluating laboratory services.
b. Knowledge of quality management standards.
c. Knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements pertaining to laboratory operations.
d. Comprehensive knowledge of statistical evaluation and analysis.
e. Knowledge of laboratory operations and relationships to the organization.
f. Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control/assurance policies, procedures and principles, as well as safety practices and regulations.

References: VHA Handbook 5005/119, Part II, Appendix G25 Dated December 13, 2019, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standard GS-0647.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work includes: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, good dexterity (both hands required); prolonged walking, prolonged standing; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working; and emotional stability. Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.