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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-Picture Archival Communication System (PACS)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Orlando, FL $88K – $114K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ MarketingOperationsHealthcare
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Serves as the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist for the Diagnostic Imaging Service (Radiology) at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The PACS Technologist provides planning, guidance, instruction, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all aspects of the daily operations relating to the Picture Archiving and Communications Systems section. This position serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image processing, storage, and display.
What You'll Do
- →The Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image processing, storage, and display and is responsible for training Radiologists/Physicians, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists, Clinicians, and other staff members in hardware/software applications needed to support Radiology PACS functions.
- →The PACS Technologist duties include, but are not limited to: PACS Technologist duties - 75% Provides planning, guidance, instruction, maintenance, training, and troubleshooting in all PACS related systems/components.
- →Provides first line, technical support, for image transmission, voice recognition, and image display errors within all imaging modalities.
- →Initiates appropriate repairs when possible and instructs users in the proper operation or contingency processes.
- →Initiates help tickets and/or work orders when the scope of work needed exceeds the on-site technical level.
- →Investigates system malfunctions to determine the root cause of the issue.
- →Defines and isolates specific issues using available diagnostic recovery techniques and initiates corrective actions.
- →Monitors PACS and executes contingency operations in the event of planned and unplanned downtimes, disaster responses, or elevated security risk situations.
- →Oversees all aspects of implementation of software and upgrades to the PACS system including VISN 8 primary and backup data centers.
- →Set up PACS Workstations for Radiologists at all sites of care, including remote PACS Workstations.
- →This includes the assembly, set up, configuration, calibration, and confirmation testing for all PACS related components including the actual workstation (desk), monitors/mounts, keyboards, mouse/touch pad, voice recognition system, and any additional PACS-related items requested by the end users.
- →Monitors PACS, voice recognition, and other related systems including applications systems, network interface software, modality interfaces, and system administrative software.
- →Evaluates system performance by utilizing various tools, capacity planning, and imaging maintenance to adjust system and operation parameters as necessary.
- →Designs, implements, and maintains a quality control program for digital radiographic images to include, but not necessarily restricted to evaluation of image quality from modality to viewing monitor.
Requirements
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must complete a 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.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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