Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Summary The Chief Technologist at the VA Orlando Healthcare System's Radiology Service holds a position within the Executive Career Field (ECF). This role carries full supervisory responsibility for both the technical and patient care aspects across various sections, including General Radiography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Ultrasound, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent is responsible for the performance of the individuals within the department of Radiology. He/she recommends promotions, reassignments, or other status changes of assigned personnel. Resolves informal complaints of employees. The incumbent provides direction to personnel in managing their respective sections and offers advice and guidance in handling unique problems. Ensures the monitoring of all activities within the radiology sections and takes appropriate action as required to ensure efficient and effective operation. Advises employees of performance requirements and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting these requirements. Holds corrective interviews with employees regarding inadequate performance or conduct. Participates in the management of human resources for the department including selection, promotion, performance appraisal, and award/promotion systems. Implements provisions of personnel management programs where well-established procedures exist, such as EEO, career development plans, departmental policy and procedures, award and incentive programs, grievance processes and safety practices. Directs in-service training and radiologic student programs; ensure staff maintains a high level of skill and meet the minimum level of continuing education required for certification and/or licensure. Conducts monthly staff meetings with staff to exchange information and discuss staffing, policy, or procedure changes as well as medical center issues. Recommends action to the Chief Radiologist, Diagnostic Imaging Service, Imaging Program Administrator and Administrative Officer regarding purchases, modifications, and construction within the department. Provides technical information when requested. Assists in the planning of new construction projects. Directs and controls the purchase and inventory of radiology supplies. Serves on local, VISN, and national projects and committees as assigned. Participates in quality performance/improvement activities and ensures compliance with JCAHO requirement for activities under his/her area of responsibility. Quality assurance activities include image quality assessment and continual review and update of protocols and techniques. Coordinates the testing of radiology equipment by in-house engineers and/or outside manufacturers and health physicists. Coordinates the preventive maintenance program and service contracts for equipment within the department. The incumbent assists in preparing Capital Investment Proposals by gathering and providing data to the Chief Radiologist and Radiology Administrator. The incumbent will assist the Radiology Administration with the development, interpretation, and application of service policy, budget, and long-range plans. The incumbent works with the Radiology Administrator in developing administrative and operational plans when necessary to meet challenges, deadlines, priorities, and increased productivity to improve the flow of work in services based on analysis of such factors as manpower, equipment utilized, workload, and available resources. The incumbent has a primary role in designing long-range plans for the department, including but not limited to construction, new equipment, recruitment of personnel, as well as objectives of future needs of the Radiology Service. The incumbent collaborates with Senior Department Leadership in formulating and implementing administrative and operational policies and procedures for the Radiology Service. This includes personnel, departmental space, budget, equipment, construction, updating equipment and oversees the Continuing Education Program for both clerical and technical functions within the section. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 82042F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2026-01-15