Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist

Summary

This position is located at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. The incumbent serves as a PACS administrator with responsibility for Imaging computer systems to gather, record, process and analyze a variety of imaging systems, and also serves as an ADPAC support of Radiology EMR to maintain radiology information system (RIS) file systems entries, procedures and radiology CPT codes and HCPCS codes up to date, provides user training for all NAVAHCS applications utilized in the facility.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 4, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 18, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWMTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. The incumbent serves as a PACS administrator with responsibility for Imaging computer systems to gather, record, process and analyze a variety of imaging systems. The incumbent also serves as an ADPAC support of Radiology EMR to maintain radiology information system (RIS) file systems entries, procedures and radiology CPT codes and HCPCS codes up to date, provides user training for all NAVAHCS applications utilized in the facility. The incumbent serves as the liaison for Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) staff and clinical users to ensure PACS is configured to optimize Imaging Quality Control for medical imaging. The incumbent monitors the operations of several large-scale of clusters computer systems, PACS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and the Voice Recognition Dictation System, to identify any issues or solutions for normal operations, provides support to vendor representatives or system programmers for significant equipment or software malfunctions. The incumbent participates with system specialists in planning and implementing the introduction of major new applications, programs and additions or changes to equipment or systems software. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Advanced PACS System Administration & Enterprise Integration Performs complex PACS system configuration including AE Titles, DICOM nodes, routing rules, exam dictionaries, and hanging protocols. Leads integration of PACS with RIS, VistA Radiology, VistA Imaging, EMR/CPRS, and voice-recognition systems. Conducts DICOM validation and troubleshooting across imaging modalities ensuring compliance with VA standards. Coordinates with OI&T and Biomedical Engineering to optimize PACS network performance. 2. Digital Imaging Systems Development, Monitoring & Optimization Develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice-recognition systems. Conducts performance trending, workflow analysis, error-rate monitoring, and image-flow assessments. Oversees structured testing for upgrades and modality replacements. 3. Expert Technical Consultation & Multidisciplinary Leadership Serves as the primary subject matter expert for imaging informatics. Leads multidisciplinary teams in PACS planning, expansion, and integration. Provides advanced training on PACS, imaging workflows, exam management, and image quality standards. 4. Enterprise-Level Troubleshooting & Analytical Problem Resolution Resolves complex PACS, RIS, VistA Imaging, DICOM gateway, modality worklist, and workstation failures. Investigates multi-layer issues involving hardware, software, networks, and security. Coordinates with national VA teams during escalated outages. 5. Information Security, Compliance & Data Governance Ensures compliance with VA cybersecurity, VistA Imaging retention, and privacy requirements. Manages enterprise user access, security keys, permissions, and AE-level authorizations. Conducts system access audits and enforces PACS data governance. 6. Teleradiology Operations & Remote Workflow Oversight Serves as technical lead for teleradiology operations ensuring reliable transmission and reconciliation. Resolves complex teleradiology transmission and integration issues. 7. Quality Assurance, Imaging Integrity & Continuous Improvement Leads Radiology QA related to acquisition, processing, display, compression, and storage. Analyzes workflow bottlenecks and implements improvements. Conducts risk assessments and implements corrective action plans. 8. Contingency, Downtime & Business Continuity Management Oversees ADP contingency plan for downtimes. Ensures accurate post-downtime data reconciliation. Leads restoration coordination after outages. 9. Collaboration & Inter-Service Technology Initiatives Participates in technology initiatives with Clinical Informatics, OI&T, HTM, and other ADPACs. Supports evaluation and implementation of new applications, hardware, and integrated IT systems. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. 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/.