Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS Technologist)

Summary

This position serves as a liaison for the Office of information and Technology (OI&T), Biomedical Engineering staff and clinical users to ensure the PACS system is configured to optimize imaging including distribution capabilities; develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems; serves as team leader in planning, developing, and instructing users in the operation of PACS network elements.

Duties

• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Receives - The incumbent will independently serve as a liaison for OIT, Biomedical employees, and clinical users to ensure the PACS system is configured to optimize Imaging and clinical operations as well as distribution capabilities. Uses standard approaches to perform a variety of duties related to digital image support issues. Directly responsible for conducting extensive research and compiling daily data from diverse sources. Extracts and assembles information, conducts analysis, and develops reports or presentations. Analyzes problems and determines the appropriate course of action required to resolve problems. Provides first-line technical support for image transmission and voice recognition and displays errors related to modalities, including ViSTA interface, display workstations, printers, and voice recognition system. Initiates proper repairs when possible and instructs users in proper operation or workarounds, and initiates service level agreements coordinating repair requests with appropriate services or vendors when necessary. Investigating Power Scribe system malfunctions to determine the cause. Defines and isolates the specific problem, using available diagnostic and error recovery techniques, and initiates corrective actions. Monitors equipment controlling environment and executes emergency procedures in case of natural or man-made disasters and security risk situations. Independently performs daily operations of the PACS system. Monitors PACS and related systems, including application systems, networking interface software, and system administrative software. Evaluates system performance by utilizing various tools, capacity planning, and imaging management/maintenance to adjust system and operation parameters as necessary. Oversee all aspects of the implementation of software and upgrades to the PACS system and proactively identify any potential issues. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and transmission of images between the VA Medical Center and the contracted teleradiology services (NTP). This includes but is not limited to, coordinating meetings, identifying conflicts, and developing resolutions to satisfy both facilities. Solely responsible for monitoring and evaluating daily exams to identify and update dictation (VR) status, modality image (Dicom) failures, and ensuring the integrity of images and data integration between ViSTA Rad and/or commercial PACS system. Independently identifies and determines training priorities, conducts and administers training programs, and develops and improves training guidance. Provides training to radiologists/physicians and technologists in proper and efficient use of imaging hardware and software, and in the use of ViSTA and CPRS software. Coordinates with clinical service Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs) in training and development of instructional materials for display of radiographic images at clinical workstations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (on call schedule) Retention Incentive: May be Authorized after 90 days in-service as an employee. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Lakita Bush;VHAEDRPPROGRAMSUPPORT@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: 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. Child Care Subsidy: 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. 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 #: 60384F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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.

Education

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/.