Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Quality Management Technologist

The DRT provides planning, guidance and oversight of departmental Quality Management (QM) program as well as assisting in long range planning, daily maintenance and trouble shooting of the Radiology Picture Archive and Communication Systems (PACS), Voice Recognition System (VR), and support of the radiology package in the Federal EHRM. The DRT serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image processing, storage and display systems at Indianapolis VAMC.

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 (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 2 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.S.C.

7402(d), and 7407(d).

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements applicants must also meet the below requirements to qualify at the GS 11 as a Quality Management Technologist: 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 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.

The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of all Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VA standards regarding radiology quality assurance and other technical functions. [Ability] to train staff on quality assurance and control. [Knowledge of inventory management systems.] Knowledge of x-ray and other image-producing machinery in order to design and operate a complete radiology quality assurance program.

Knowledge of physics and [physical properties of CR and DR panels and image production to diagnose difficulties in x-ray machinery and post processing equipment. 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). Preferred Experience: Prior experience with Radiology QC processes, Philips Intellispace PACS and Powerscribe VR.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS 11. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.