U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Picture Archive Communication System)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23322
Summary
This position is located in North Battlefield (NB). The primary purpose of this position is to guide, instruct, maintain, and troubleshoot services in the daily operations of the medical center’s centralized Radiology Picture Archive and Communications System (PACS) and VistA Radiology Package.
Qualifications Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
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.
English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) – and 7407(d).
Certification Requirement: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology – Radiography (ARRT) (R).
Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) – magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – or mammography (M) duties performed independently – as applicable.
Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination.
In modalities that require advanced certification – to support their continued development – technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on‑the‑job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.
Education Requirement: 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).
Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS) – GS‑10 Experience.
In addition to minimum qualifications – applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level – GS‑09 – that is directly related to the position being filled – that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
Preferred Experience: At least 2 years dedicated Radiology PACS experience. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/119 – Part II – Appendix G25 – dated December 13, 2019.
PACS Technologist Responsibilities
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 ancillary systems such as speech‑recognition dictation, dose reporting systems, contrast reporting systems, etc.
May function as a DRT which may include complex modalities such as CT, MR, mammography, ultrasound, and/or IR.
Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements supporting the functions of a digital imaging system.
Determines pertinent issues and collects relevant information from a variety of sources.
Reviews information and applies standard analytical techniques.
Develops recommendations and a plan of action to solve problems.
Decisions and corrective actions are tracked and contribute to the services of the Quality Management (QM) program.
Manages, troubleshoots, and manipulates data flow across the PACS system which includes imaging modalities, diagnostic workstations, QA/QC workstations, image archive, network and cabling, voice dictation and HL7 messaging, technologist‑student or physician mis‑registration, importation of outside images, and interface with any new equipment that impacts Radiology Service.
Serves as a liaison for IT, imaging biomedical employees, business‑critical systems, vendors, and clinical users to ensure the PACS system is configured to optimize imaging and clinical operations as well as distribution capabilities in all areas of the Hampton VAMC and VISN 6 where these systems are deployed.
Develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems.
Ensures that all responsibilities are fulfilled in an efficient, timely, and satisfactory manner.
Performs diagnostic radiography examinations of head and neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, and extremities – with or without IV or oral contrast materials.
Performs technical work in support of diagnostic radiography under the direction of a physician – including complex radiographic examinations such as UGI, BE, and arthrograms.
Performs other assigned duties.
Physical Requirements
Heavy lifting – 45 pounds and over.
Moderate carrying – 15–44 pounds.
Pushing up to 4 hours.
Reaching about shoulder height.
Use of fingers – good dexterity (both hands required).
Prolonged walking – prolonged standing.
Repeated bending.
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20.
Ability to distinguish basic colors.
Hearing (aid permitted).
Speed in working.
Emotional stability.
Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.
Benefits
Pay: GS‑10 range $83,359.00/yr – $108,363.00/yr (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs provided pay range).
Recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus): Not Authorized.
Permanent change of station (relocation assistance): Not Authorized.
Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays).
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 401(k) with up to 5 % 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 only.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Qualifications Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
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.
English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) – and 7407(d).
Certification Requirement: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology – Radiography (ARRT) (R).
Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) – magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – or mammography (M) duties performed independently – as applicable.
Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination.
In modalities that require advanced certification – to support their continued development – technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on‑the‑job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.
Education Requirement: 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).
Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS) – GS‑10 Experience.
In addition to minimum qualifications – applicants must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level – GS‑09 – that is directly related to the position being filled – that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
Preferred Experience: At least 2 years dedicated Radiology PACS experience. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/119 – Part II – Appendix G25 – dated December 13, 2019.
PACS Technologist Responsibilities
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 ancillary systems such as speech‑recognition dictation, dose reporting systems, contrast reporting systems, etc.
May function as a DRT which may include complex modalities such as CT, MR, mammography, ultrasound, and/or IR.
Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements supporting the functions of a digital imaging system.
Determines pertinent issues and collects relevant information from a variety of sources.
Reviews information and applies standard analytical techniques.
Develops recommendations and a plan of action to solve problems.
Decisions and corrective actions are tracked and contribute to the services of the Quality Management (QM) program.
Manages, troubleshoots, and manipulates data flow across the PACS system which includes imaging modalities, diagnostic workstations, QA/QC workstations, image archive, network and cabling, voice dictation and HL7 messaging, technologist‑student or physician mis‑registration, importation of outside images, and interface with any new equipment that impacts Radiology Service.
Serves as a liaison for IT, imaging biomedical employees, business‑critical systems, vendors, and clinical users to ensure the PACS system is configured to optimize imaging and clinical operations as well as distribution capabilities in all areas of the Hampton VAMC and VISN 6 where these systems are deployed.
Develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems.
Ensures that all responsibilities are fulfilled in an efficient, timely, and satisfactory manner.
Performs diagnostic radiography examinations of head and neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, and extremities – with or without IV or oral contrast materials.
Performs technical work in support of diagnostic radiography under the direction of a physician – including complex radiographic examinations such as UGI, BE, and arthrograms.
Performs other assigned duties.
Physical Requirements
Heavy lifting – 45 pounds and over.
Moderate carrying – 15–44 pounds.
Pushing up to 4 hours.
Reaching about shoulder height.
Use of fingers – good dexterity (both hands required).
Prolonged walking – prolonged standing.
Repeated bending.
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20.
Ability to distinguish basic colors.
Hearing (aid permitted).
Speed in working.
Emotional stability.
Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.
Benefits
Pay: GS‑10 range $83,359.00/yr – $108,363.00/yr (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs provided pay range).
Recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus): Not Authorized.
Permanent change of station (relocation assistance): Not Authorized.
Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays).
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 401(k) with up to 5 % 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 only.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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