Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist

Summary

This position is located at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. The incumbent serves as a PACS administrator with responsibility for Imaging computer systems to gather, record, process and analyze a variety of imaging systems, and also serves as an ADPAC support of Radiology EMR to maintain radiology information system (RIS) file systems entries, procedures and radiology CPT codes and HCPCS codes up to date, provides user training for all NAVAHCS applications utilized in the facility.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 4, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 18, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWMTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. The incumbent serves as a PACS administrator with responsibility for Imaging computer systems to gather, record, process and analyze a variety of imaging systems. The incumbent also serves as an ADPAC support of Radiology EMR to maintain radiology information system (RIS) file systems entries, procedures and radiology CPT codes and HCPCS codes up to date, provides user training for all NAVAHCS applications utilized in the facility. The incumbent serves as the liaison for Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) staff and clinical users to ensure PACS is configured to optimize Imaging Quality Control for medical imaging. The incumbent monitors the operations of several large-scale of clusters computer systems, PACS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and the Voice Recognition Dictation System, to identify any issues or solutions for normal operations, provides support to vendor representatives or system programmers for significant equipment or software malfunctions. The incumbent participates with system specialists in planning and implementing the introduction of major new applications, programs and additions or changes to equipment or systems software. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Advanced PACS System Administration & Enterprise Integration Performs complex PACS system configuration including AE Titles, DICOM nodes, routing rules, exam dictionaries, and hanging protocols. Leads integration of PACS with RIS, VistA Radiology, VistA Imaging, EMR/CPRS, and voice-recognition systems. Conducts DICOM validation and troubleshooting across imaging modalities ensuring compliance with VA standards. Coordinates with OI&T and Biomedical Engineering to optimize PACS network performance. 2. Digital Imaging Systems Development, Monitoring & Optimization Develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice-recognition systems. Conducts performance trending, workflow analysis, error-rate monitoring, and image-flow assessments. Oversees structured testing for upgrades and modality replacements. 3. Expert Technical Consultation & Multidisciplinary Leadership Serves as the primary subject matter expert for imaging informatics. Leads multidisciplinary teams in PACS planning, expansion, and integration. Provides advanced training on PACS, imaging workflows, exam management, and image quality standards. 4. Enterprise-Level Troubleshooting & Analytical Problem Resolution Resolves complex PACS, RIS, VistA Imaging, DICOM gateway, modality worklist, and workstation failures. Investigates multi-layer issues involving hardware, software, networks, and security. Coordinates with national VA teams during escalated outages. 5. Information Security, Compliance & Data Governance Ensures compliance with VA cybersecurity, VistA Imaging retention, and privacy requirements. Manages enterprise user access, security keys, permissions, and AE-level authorizations. Conducts system access audits and enforces PACS data governance. 6. Teleradiology Operations & Remote Workflow Oversight Serves as technical lead for teleradiology operations ensuring reliable transmission and reconciliation. Resolves complex teleradiology transmission and integration issues. 7. Quality Assurance, Imaging Integrity & Continuous Improvement Leads Radiology QA related to acquisition, processing, display, compression, and storage. Analyzes workflow bottlenecks and implements improvements. Conducts risk assessments and implements corrective action plans. 8. Contingency, Downtime & Business Continuity Management Oversees ADP contingency plan for downtimes. Ensures accurate post-downtime data reconciliation. Leads restoration coordination after outages. 9. Collaboration & Inter-Service Technology Initiatives Participates in technology initiatives with Clinical Informatics, OI&T, HTM, and other ADPACs. Supports evaluation and implementation of new applications, hardware, and integrated IT systems. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. Certification. 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. 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).] [NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description.] Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 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: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) Technologist, GS-11 Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) Technologist: Technologists working in this special assignment use their knowledge of radiology workflow and processes in conjunction with a specialized technical skillset to support and troubleshoot image processing, display, and storage systems. The PACS technologist also provides oversight and support of PACS display workstations, interfaces, secondary applications, speech recognition and other hardware that is critical to departmental efficiency and throughput. (1) Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services as a quality control technologist, DRT team leader, supervisory radiologic technologist, [PACS technologist, clinical program director], or an assistant chief radiologic