Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiology)

This position works in the Interventional Radiology section of Imaging Services at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). The Lead Interventional Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the IR area, develops and maintains protocol manuals, is responsible for implementation, adherence to all safety practices and policies. Works closely with team members and clerical staff to assure quality control and patient satisfaction.Qualifications: 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.
• 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).

Grade Determinations: GS-10
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.
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:
a. Ability to provide feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work.
b. Ability to resolve informal employee complaints.
c. *Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work and make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established procedures.
d. Ability to perform general and specialized Diagnostic Radiologic procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations.
Preferred Experience: 5 years Interventional Radiology experience preferred.5 Years Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
5 Years Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
5 Years Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
References: See VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G - 25
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.Education: IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: FULL_TIME