Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/ Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) Technologist

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Technologist serves within the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the VA Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS). The incumbent assists the PACS Administrator/Manager in the coordination, operation, maintenance, and optimization of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and associated digital imaging systems throughout the healthcare system.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assists the PACS Administrator/Manager with daily operations, coordination, maintenance, and optimization of PACS and associated digital imaging systems throughout CTVHCS and affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Independently performs assigned daily PACS operational duties at least 25 percent of the time, including monitoring system performance, evaluating imaging workflows, identifying technical issues, and supporting corrective actions. Monitors and evaluates diagnostic imaging examinations to identify image transmission failures, DICOM errors, dictation status discrepancies, and data integrity issues. Assists in ensuring accurate image acquisition, storage, retrieval, and display across integrated imaging systems. Provides technical support and troubleshooting for PACS workstations, imaging modalities, voice recognition systems, image transmission interfaces, and related hardware and software. Coordinates necessary repairs with OI&T, Biomedical Engineering, and equipment vendors. Collaborates with radiologists, technologists, clinical personnel, OI&T, Biomedical Engineering, and vendors to resolve imaging system issues, improve workflow efficiency, and maintain effective communication between clinical and technical services. Assists with implementation, testing, and evaluation of PACS software upgrades, hardware installations, system modifications, and new imaging technologies. Identifies potential operational problems and recommends appropriate solutions. Coordinates and supports the electronic transmission and exchange of diagnostic images between VA facilities, affiliated outpatient clinics, and contracted Teleradiology Services to facilitate timely interpretation and continuity of patient care. Assists in developing and providing training to radiologists, physicians, technologists, and other clinical users on PACS applications, imaging workstations, voice recognition systems, and related imaging software. Performs assigned quality control activities to verify image integrity, accurate patient and examination identification, appropriate image routing, and successful integration of imaging data across multiple systems. Assists in monitoring system performance, maintaining imaging databases and archives, conducting assigned system backups, and supporting contingency and downtime procedures to ensure continuity of imaging services. Participates in evaluating equipment needs, developing technical recommendations, planning system upgrades, and identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and reliability of digital imaging operations. Supports compliance with applicable VA information security, patient privacy, departmental quality assurance, and Joint Commission requirements related to diagnostic imaging systems. Prepares technical, administrative, and statistical reports; maintains appropriate system documentation; and provides recommendations to the PACS Administrator/Manager regarding operational improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned in support of Diagnostic Imaging Service operations and the mission of providing quality healthcare to Veterans. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, rotating on-call, rotating holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 56306-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 evaluation. 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.