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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Supervisory DRT)

North Chicago, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $118K/yr

1+ years exp

The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist with both administrative and technical responsibilities. The role involves supervising a team of advanced DRTs, ensuring efficient patient care, and managing operational tasks within the CT Scan section of Imaging.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent is given general guidelines and directions from the Imaging Supervisor and Imaging Chief and is expected to function with initiative and independent judgment in his or her sphere of responsibilities

A principal role is performing the Annual Performance Appraisals for both the assigned technical and clerical personnel

Incumbent will monitor and evaluate Lead technologists (if applicable) and subordinate employee's performance

The incumbent assures that the CT Scan section has appropriate coverage in their section

Approves/disapproves all overtime and leave requests, ensuring proper coverage for the assigned sections is available

Oversees established holiday assignment roster, and assures coverage in each section is properly assigned

Prepares meeting agendas and hold monthly meetings with staff to communicate changes and expectations for each section under their supervision

Develops tours of duty and assigns tours for his/her section(s), encompassing all leave requests, FMLA, and Workman's Comp

Provide instruction and solutions to difficult problems that arise in the section(s)

The incumbent must be able to give guidance in expeditious flow of productivity in all section(s)

Participate as Interview Panel Members, evaluating candidates for positions in the section and making recommendations for employment

Formulate plans, delegate authority and follow-up on delegated tasks to assure effectiveness of assignments given to subordinate Lead and staff technologists

Assigns work and employees based on the difficulties of assignments and the capability of the employee

Assigns, directs and reviews work in progress, or upon completion, to ascertain problems and takes required corrective action

Requires thorough knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment

Incumbent will have thorough knowledge of SOP's that documents the process and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of Reusable Medical Equipment

Will maintain any RME program associated with CT

Qualification

ARRT CertificationCT Scan ProficiencySupervisory ExperienceMRI KnowledgeMammography SkillsProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Proficient in spoken and written English

Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R)

Advanced ARRT certification for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable

Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration 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 recognized by the Department of Education

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

Ability to analyze organizational, technical, and administrative problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation

Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage section workload, quality, performance, and productivity

Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution

Ability to supervise technologists performing a wide variety of difficult radiographic exams (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, Mammography, Ultrasound)

Ability to interview and evaluate candidates for positions, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend appointments, advancements, or recommend or take appropriate disciplinary actions

Skill in participating in organizational facility initiatives, workgroups, and/or committees

Preferred

ARRT (CT) Certified technologist and minimum 1 year experience

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).

After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).