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The Birmingham VA Health Care System in downtown Birmingham; Alabama is recruiting for a Supervisor Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Cardiovascular-Interventional) to work in the Cardiac Cath Lab interventional procedures areas within the medical center.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 8, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates until the position is filled.
12/20/2023 to 09/30/2024
$80,711 - $104,920 per year
GS 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBTB-12249683-24-OCA-KDW
766628800
This vacancy is open to US Citizens. Current permanent Birmingham VA employees will be given priority consideration.
The Supervisor Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Cardiovascular-Interventional) has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of all Interventional Cardiology areas and OR hybrid suite. The incumbent directs the development and implementation of services and treatment to patients through the supervision, mentoring, and oversight of assigned clinical staff. He/she works closely with the technologists, cardiologists, clinicians, Imaging Program Administrator, and clerical staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results, and patient satisfaction. The Supervisor DRT (CV) utilizes specialized equipment to perform diagnostic digital subtraction interventional procedures and complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. This specialty requires that he/she scrub, circulate, monitor, and operate equipment on the most complex examination and treatment procedures including intra-aortic balloon pump therapy for critical ill patients. He/she assure medications are properly labeled and available for physician administration. He/she have a functional knowledge of the cardiac medications use, appropriate doses, and side effects. He/she oversee training and mentoring other technologists, students, and cardiology fellows. He/she work with the cardiology nurse manager with quality control and performance improvement activities. He/she work with physician to complete both diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiac procedures including: LHC, RHC, PTCAs, Stent placement, IABP, IVUS, pressure wires, pericardiocentesis, temporary pacemakers, radial artery procedures, peripheral procedures, permanent pacemaker placement and AICD placement. Monitors the progression of procedures requiring independent judgment and anticipate need to provide specific instrument and/or catheters. Also, as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist he/she has the intimate knowledge of vascular and coronary anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular function. He/she is responsible for adhering to all departmental, service, hospital, agency, and national regulations and policies. The incumbent will work in the Cardiology Section of Imaging Services in the BVAHCS operating medical diagnostic equipment.
In all interventional procedure cases, a patient consent form must be obtained. Sterile technique must always be practiced. The incumbent performs routine, daily cleaning of assigned area, and notifies supervisor of inventory changes.
The incumbent practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self. This is achieved by the using the properly radiation apparel (aprons, thyroid shield, lead glasses) and collimation. Radiation monitor for all individuals are always required to be worn during all procedures whether observing or participating to assure compliance to radiation safety policy. The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
The incumbent maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Edits and when necessary registers patients in the computerized Radiology Information System (RIS) as well as the work list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface. The incumbent utilizes the computerized patient record system (CPRS) to assist with accessing pertinent patient data as required. He/she will be familiar with the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) computer system to access other information and documentation as needed while assuring correct CPT codes are utilized and documenting items used in the procedures (contrast, implant, etc.).
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas. He/she must report equipment malfunctions and possible staffing issues to upper leadership in a timely manner. The incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees. He/she must demonstrate professionalism to promote good relations with other services.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with some on-call.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: FS54687
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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Resume
Professional Certification
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
DD-214/ Statement of Service
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Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
Professional Certification
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12249683.
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