Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Summary The Wilmington VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT). The Lead DRT has dual responsibilities related to oversight of Radiology clinical operations and direct patient care duties. The Lead DRT is supervised by and works closely with the Radiology Manager on a daily basis. Responsibilities VA Careers – Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist has dual responsibilities related to oversight of Radiology clinical operations and direct patient care duties. The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is supervised by and works closely with the Radiology Manager daily. Duties of a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist include, but are not limited to: Ensures that adequate quantities of radiologic supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering, receipt and inventory control. Assures that imaging procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergency equipment and supplies. Assists in determining equipment/inventory needs of Technologists and Radiologists and coordinates new product evaluations. Recommends methods and products to improve quality, safety and where possible reduce costs. Schedule, Time keeping and creation duty rosters: Assists the Radiology manager with creation and posting of work schedules and Technologist assignments. Schedule responsibilities include maintenance of the after-hour and weekend schedules, rotation rosters, contingency coverage, as required by clinic needs. Organizes staff work assignments, including lunch and break rotations such that patient care coverage is continuous throughout the day. Time keeper for their service/division/department and promptly updates vista posting of leave with that information and informs the Manager of unexpected absences that negatively affect clinical coverage. When timeliness or safety of patient care is suboptimal the Diagnostic Radiologic Team Leader is temporarily authorized to reassign Technologists to alternate duties which are within their functional statement. Monitors all aspect in the imaging chain from image acquisition to display of the images on computers screens and Radiologist’s PACS stations. Oversee the clinical aspects of the PACS image display analogous to historic film images. Perform a range of clinical PACS oversight duties which include assessing operational status of PACS, transmission of images from the modalities to the PACS, assessing and directing correction of Technologist errors (both quality and process errors). Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2026. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. 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)®. 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. Active, valid proof of CT certification(s) are required to attach. 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 completion of 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). Transcripts must be attached to receive credit. 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. Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10 Experience: To qualify for this grade level, applicants must have at least one year of experience at or equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09), directly related to this position that demonstrates the clinical competencies. This experience must be clearly detailed on your resume and during your interview process. We will not make assumptions. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. Examples of required creditable experience include: Ability to provide