Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist PACS

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS) position supports the Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Programs as the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program package coordinator at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The incumbent serves as the advisor to the imaging and service line management in formulating and directing development of major administrative policies and evaluation of the imaging DCHP software package. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the point of contact on all matters relating to Imaging DCHP core packages and performs general ADPAC duties. Develops and maintains the imaging computer security plans for all users and hardware and software in the Imaging Programs and works with Information Security Officer to assure compliance. Works with imaging management to formulate and direct the development of major administrative policies for the imaging DCHP package, evaluating circumstances where operational procedures are needed or need to be revised. Receives/reviews application for access to DCHP, imaging and voice recognition software. Assigning codes to allow access while maintaining security and integrity of patient information. May function as a DRT which may include complex modalities such as CT, MR, mammography, ultrasound and/or IR. Track outside reports, ensuring their results are entered in the radiology package so that appropriate follow-up may be facilitated. Prepares quality assurance reports utilizing statistical information gathered to determine the over-all performance of the imaging package within the hospital information system. Prepares quality assurance reports utilizing statistical information gathers to determine over-all performance of the imaging package within hospital information system. Develop and maintain a workflow system that facilitates the movement of images and reports from outside providers into the medical center systems (CPRS/VISTA), by integrating software programs and formats. Operates digital radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and the exposure factors necessary to produce a quality image. Makes exposures and processes images, making corrections to factors that control penetration, contrast or density for under or overexposure. Send images to PACS and VISTA for storage. Serves as DCHP subject matter expert by remaining current on developments and informs users of changes to software packages. Resolves all operating problems, working with IRM to test and install patches for all modifications to the imaging package. Provides oversight of hardware relating to PACS display workstations, applications, speech recognition hardware, and other medical imaging hardware. Provides training to radiologist, technologists, and other staff in proper and efficient use of the integrated PACS and VISTA imaging systems. Properly identify patient before a procedures, asking biographic details and explains procedure to be performed to patient or family. Analyzes data to perform corrections to the system and removing conflicting information to ensure all patient information is accurately delivered to clinicians in a timely manner. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact http://VHAVISN04HREDRP@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: Ad Hoc Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000</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/.