Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS)

<p>Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS) (GS-0647-11) - This position serves as a technical liaison and system administrator for the Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) and digital imaging/voice recognition networks, ensuring optimal configuration, compliance, and user training. The incumbent may also independently function as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist in complex modalities.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Primary Duties Manages daily PACS operations, monitors background processors, gatekeepers, and DICOM configurations, and resolves image transmission or display malfunctions. Coordinates with Information Technology (IT), Biomedical Engineering, and clinical users to optimize digital imaging networks and address interface issues. Identifies training priorities and instructs radiologists, technologists, and clinical staff on the proper use of imaging hardware and software systems. Designs and maintains quality control programs for digital images to meet regulatory standards, and provides equipment quality assurance monitoring. Verifies successful exam transmissions, manages workflow documentation for proper workload capture, and ensures compliance with Medicare standards for CPT coding. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 41979F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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. 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.<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/.