Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Picture Archive Communication System

<p>This position serves under Radiology as a liaison to the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Biomedical Engineering staff, and clinical users to ensure the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) is configured to optimize imaging including distribution capabilities; develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position serves under Radiology as a liaison to 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, the integration of these with related systems, and recommends corresponding upgrades. The incumbent ensures compliance with all national and VA information and security requirements, including archiving of images to VistA imaging. This position may independently function as a DRT, which may include complex modality such as CT, MR, and or ultrasound. Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for oversight, management, and troubleshooting daily operations of software utilized in Radiology, including but not limited to: Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), voice recognition/dictation system (PowerScribe 360), VistA Imaging interface, and dose reporting software (Nexodose). Assists in the creation of and coordinates contingency plans during Radiology equipment and/or software downtime. Recognizes, troubleshoots, reports, and initiates repair requests with appropriate services for Radiology equipment, such as Biomed, OI&T, and vendors. Serves as the dedicated specialist for hardware and software relating to PACS infrastructure, functionality, display workstations, applications, voice recognition systems as well as other imaging equipment. Performs complex system administrator functions such as: oversight of RIS (Hospital Information System/Radiology Information System) links, AE titles, individual and user group creation and access management, etc. Serves as a subject matter expert for all Radiology PACS issues in regards to strategic planning, EHRM updates and readiness. Collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure upgrades go smoothly and assists with troubleshooting concerns. Serves as a team lead during system upgrades for all Radiology staff as needed, both clinical and administrative. Has advanced knowledge of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to PACS network, VistA imaging, and database security. Manages and coordinates system security to ensure that unauthorized personnel cannot access vital information either locally or remotely. Ensures timely and complete capture of image data into PACS/RIS as well as network transmissions, RIS validation, and exception handling. This requires expert knowledge on the collection and compilation of data and reports from multiple sources. Updates the system configurations as new modalities, workstations, and RIS codes are added or changed. Repairs and corrects studies; splits or merges studies as needed. Performs error corrections. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD927580 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/.