Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-PACS Technologist
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The incumbent serves as Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Administrator/ Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) for the NWIHCS Imaging Service Line on the Omaha campus. As an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist the incumbent will have a basic understanding of specialty imaging areas (CT MRI Ultrasound Mammography Nuclear Medicine and Special Procedures) the workflow and methods of image acquisition.
DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologist and other medical officers. The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries foreign bodies pathological conditions or lesions within the body. All DRTs must be knowledgeable in digital radiology (DR) and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).
The incumbent provides guidance instruction maintenance and troubleshooting services in the day-to-day operations including but not limited to the Radiology Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) Voice Recognition (VR) Vista Imaging interface 3D Systems and the Radiology package. The incumbent serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image and voice acquisition processing storage and display systems within NWI Imaging. The incumbent is responsible for administration management of major systems including database LAN WAN and telecommunication/wide area networks.
The incumbent will be required to provide 24/7 support of these mission critical systems and devices. The work involves devising means to maintain continuity of workflow through normal and degraded system conditions; resolving common and unusual operating problems; ensuring that communications are operational for all sites; and working with specialists to develop appropriate operational procedures for new and revised processing and systems software requirements. The incumbent develops methods and programs to evaluate monitor and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems and serves as a 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 researches and/or analyzes problems issues or program requirements supporting the functions of a digital imaging system; performs complex system administrator functions such as: oversight of RIS (Hospital Information System/Radiology Information System) links necessary to interface with the HIS Application Entity (AE) titles individual and user group creation and access management system filters exam code dictionaries DICOM configuration testing hanging protocols voice file exchange and other duties associated with this position. The incumbent should have knowledge of all Joint Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and VA standards regarding radiology quality assurance and other technical functions.
This position serves as a liaison for the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) NWI Biomedical Engineering personnel VISN Imaging Informatics Coordinator and VISN PACS Biomedical Engineer.
As a member of the VISN PACS Committee incumbent is responsible for evaluating the needs of the facility; incumbent reviews evaluates and recommends replacement or new equipment for VISN purchase and plans and participates in the deployment installation and acceptance testing of the new products.
The incumbent sets forth alternatives weighs costs and benefits and makes recommendations for modifications replacement or new purchases. This activity is performed as part of the VISN PACS Team under the direction of the VISN Imaging Informatics Coordinator and/or VISN Biomedical Project Engineer.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Telework: Maybe available upon supervisor discretion
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Conditions of employment
- 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification 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.
- Must have and maintain a current unrestricted valid drivers license.
- 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.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Radiography (ARRT) (R).
- Education. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).
- Credentialing Standards. Public Law 97-35 the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.
- English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Grade Determinations:
Specialized Assignment: PACS Technologist : The PACS technologist provides support and troubleshoots system application issues and instructs users in the proper operation of digital image processing storage and display systems. The technologist performs VistA radiology VistA imaging and PACS support activities and general ADPAC duties including user access control. The technologist coordinates contingency plans during equipment downtimes and initiates repair requests with appropriate services or vendors. The technologist provides oversight of hardware relating to PACS display workstations applications speech recognition hardware and other medical imaging hardware. The technologist provides training to radiologists technologists and other clients in the proper and efficient use of imaging hardware and software of the integrated PACS and VistA imaging systems. The technologist provides instruction and guidance in daily operations of the ancillary systems such as: speech recognition dictation dose reporting systems contrast reporting systems etc. The incumbent may function as a DRT which may include complex modalities such as CT MR mammography ultrasound and/or IR.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-10
Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a PACS technologist.
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Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs:
i. Ability to provide support and troubleshoot system application and hardware issues and instruct users in the proper operation of digital image processing storage and display systems.
ii. Ability to perform VistA radiology VistA imaging and PACS support activities and general ADPAC duties including user access control.
iii. Ability to initiate repair requests with appropriate services or vendors.
iv. Knowledge of PACS system infrastructure and functionality.
v. Ability to provide training to all user levels in the efficient use of imaging hardware and software of the integrated PACS system.
vi. Knowledge of specific positioning technique and imaging procedures so he/she will be able to perform and reconcile image information correctly and efficiently during technical post processing and evaluation.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10.
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title series and grade held including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it the following provisions apply:(1) DRTs that require a certification may be reassigned promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level or changed to lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.(2) DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels.(3) DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.(4) DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.(5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.
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: 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:
Additional information
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care you will operate in a model with three core elements seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veterans community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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