Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Quality Management)

<p>This position is assigned to the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Fredericksburg, VA. Employees at this level are fully functional as a DRT and are able to carry out their assigned tasks independently without any supervision.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>At the GS-11 level duties include but are not limited to: Supports imaging operations, quality assurance, system functionality, and workflow optimization across the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service Line. Duties include coordination with Biomedical Engineering, Ol&T, Clinical Application Coordinators, VistA Application Support Teams, Region 3 Business Critical Systems, and Agfa service representatives. This position also fulfills the functional roles of PACS and ADPAC back up for imaging services within VISN 6. Monitors the performance and operational integrity of imaging-related information systems including PACS, VistA Imaging, Computerized Radiography/DR systems, Voice Recognition Dictation systems, and other software platforms supporting Radiology workflows. The technologist identifies system issues that cannot be resolved through routine user intervention, performs basic diagnostic checks, documents findings, and coordinates advanced troubleshooting with vendor support, Biomedical Engineering, local Ol&T, Clinical Application Coordinators, and Region 3 Business Critical Systems. Collaborates with systems specialists during planning, configuration, testing, and implementation of new imaging applications, upgrades, and hardware installations to ensure compatibility, functionality, and compliance with VISN 6 and national VA requirements. Ensures that images are accurately captured, properly linked to patient identifiers, and successfully transmitted to PACS for timely radiologist interpretation. Any imaging workflow failure or delay is identified and resolved promptly to support continuity of patient care. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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. 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/.