Clinical Program Director Jobs in Hallowell, ME (NOW HIRING)

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States Citizenship: 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) (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
• 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
• 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)
• Note: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description
• GS 8 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 7) that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Examples of specialized experience at the next lower grade includes: performing a full range of duties but receive guidance and directions regarding unfamiliar or unusual situations for more complex patient issues while providing services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services
• Candidates at this grade level must be qualified to independently provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services with only occasional oversight or direction for highly complex issues
• In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below: Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines
• Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed
• Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results
• Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed
• Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Light to Moderate lifting and carrying, up to 44 pounds
• straight pulling
• pushing
• reaching at and above shoulders
• use of both hands and fingers required
• walking and/or standing (6-8 hours)
• crawling
• kneeling
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Physical Environment: The size and layout of the facility must be adequate to allow for patient comfort, privacy and special needs as well as fostering appropriate work flow
• This includes areas for imaging exams, control rooms, processing, image interpretation, patient changing, recovery/post-procedure care, waiting, administration, storage, record filing, medical physics services, engineering services, and staff
• Hospital Care Setting.