Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - PACS Technologist

<p>The Diagnostic Radiologic Tech provides guidance, instruction, maintenance, and troubleshooting services in the day-to-day operations of the Radiology Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), Voice Recognition (VR), Vista Imaging interface, Electronic Health Record (EHR) and the radiology package. The Diagnostic Radiologic Tech is responsible for support of all diagnostic imaging modalities at GCVHCS.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties: Research and or/analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements supporting the functions of a digital imaging system. Performs Vista Radiology, Cerner, and P ACS support activities and general ADP AC duties within Imaging Service and coordinates support throughout the GCVHCS and with teleradiology services. Distributes workload to teleradiology services and in-house radiologists as needed under the guidance and direction of the service chief. Monitors and performs a variety of Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions according to service policies within Imaging Service. Performs daily imaging system performance checks and identifies outliers/malfunctions and initiates work orders/corrective actions to address problems. Performs troubleshooting for equipment malfunctions and reports deficiencies to supervisor. Reviews Radiology incomplete exam list daily. Designs and maintains a quality control program for digital radiographic images to include, but not necessarily be restricted to, evaluation of image quality from modality to viewing monitor. Assists the Imaging Manager in assessment and procurement of new equipment. Identifies problems, gathers data, performs analysis, and proposes solutions to problems and barriers to establishment of an efficient, cost-effective filmless radiology environment. Performs duties of a radiology ADP AC including user access control. Complies with all system and personnel security requirements. Provides timely reports as needed to other services, workgroups, credentialing department and committees. Monitors and presents Quality Assurance data to the services chief, supervisors and other stakeholders as needed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 520-01293F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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.<h3>Education</h3>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/.