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Lead Radiologic Technologist
The Lead Radiologic Technologist at the Santa Rosa, CA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is responsible for coordinating all modalities within the Imaging Service and overseeing all CBOCs within the San Francisco VA Health Care System. They work closely with technologists, other lead technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to ensure optimal quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high-quality diagnostic exam results, and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include: Ensuring that programmed personnel assignments are carried out promptly and effectively. Aiding when required and ensuring that the Imaging Service's goals, objectives, and work plans are carried out and communicated. Serving as a liaison with all levels of management and executing actions that will guarantee high-quality imaging. Monitoring technologists' performance and assuring the utmost quality of care is delivered. Assisting in formal orientation, training, and evaluation programs. Recommending, coordinating, and evaluating new or modified procedures and protocols. Ensuring that protocol manuals are up to date with accurate and relevant information. Participating in the continual education program of the technologists. Identifying, distributing, and balancing the patient workload among technologists. Researching, learning, and applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve the Imaging Service team's effectiveness, efficiency, and work. Leading the team in evaluating its strengths and weaknesses and providing leadership in exploring alternatives and determining areas for improvement. Determining staffing requirements and developing the weekly schedule. Participating in quality improvement to ensure compliance with all performance measures established by the Radiology Service, Medical Center, VISN 21, VA Central Office, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), System wide Ongoing Assessment and Review Strategy (SOARS), and Office of the Inspector General (01G). Complying with all JC "National Patient Safety Goals". Adhering to the Radiology Service Policy and Procedural Manual, and the directives and policies set by JC, OSHA, Hybrid-Title 38, and the Radiology Service Continuous Quality Improvement (COI) Committee. Work Schedule: M-F 8-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. 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. 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). 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.
The Lead Radiologic Technologist at the Santa Rosa, CA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is responsible for coordinating all modalities within the Imaging Service and overseeing all CBOCs within the San Francisco VA Health Care System. They work closely with technologists, other lead technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to ensure optimal quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high-quality diagnostic exam results, and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include: Ensuring that programmed personnel assignments are carried out promptly and effectively. Aiding when required and ensuring that the Imaging Service's goals, objectives, and work plans are carried out and communicated. Serving as a liaison with all levels of management and executing actions that will guarantee high-quality imaging. Monitoring technologists' performance and assuring the utmost quality of care is delivered. Assisting in formal orientation, training, and evaluation programs. Recommending, coordinating, and evaluating new or modified procedures and protocols. Ensuring that protocol manuals are up to date with accurate and relevant information. Participating in the continual education program of the technologists. Identifying, distributing, and balancing the patient workload among technologists. Researching, learning, and applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve the Imaging Service team's effectiveness, efficiency, and work. Leading the team in evaluating its strengths and weaknesses and providing leadership in exploring alternatives and determining areas for improvement. Determining staffing requirements and developing the weekly schedule. Participating in quality improvement to ensure compliance with all performance measures established by the Radiology Service, Medical Center, VISN 21, VA Central Office, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), System wide Ongoing Assessment and Review Strategy (SOARS), and Office of the Inspector General (01G). Complying with all JC "National Patient Safety Goals". Adhering to the Radiology Service Policy and Procedural Manual, and the directives and policies set by JC, OSHA, Hybrid-Title 38, and the Radiology Service Continuous Quality Improvement (COI) Committee. Work Schedule: M-F 8-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. 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. 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). 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.