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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Picture Archive Communication System
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 122 days ago
On-site Saginaw, MI $78K – $101K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ HealthcareTransportation
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This position serves under Radiology as a liaison to the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Biomedical Engineering staff, and clinical users to ensure the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) is configured to optimize imaging including distribution capabilities; develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent ensures compliance with all national and VA information and security requirements, including archiving of images to VistA imaging.
- →This position may independently function as a DRT, which may include complex modality such as CT, MR, and or ultrasound.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for oversight, management, and troubleshooting daily operations of software utilized in Radiology, including but not limited to: Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), voice recognition/dictation system (PowerScribe 360), VistA Imaging interface, and dose reporting software (Nexodose).
- →Assists in the creation of and coordinates contingency plans during Radiology equipment and/or software downtime.
- →Recognizes, troubleshoots, reports, and initiates repair requests with appropriate services for Radiology equipment, such as Biomed, OI&T, and vendors.
- →Serves as the dedicated specialist for hardware and software relating to PACS infrastructure, functionality, display workstations, applications, voice recognition systems as well as other imaging equipment.
- →Performs complex system administrator functions such as: oversight of RIS (Hospital Information System/Radiology Information System) links, AE titles, individual and user group creation and access management, etc.
- →Serves as a subject matter expert for all Radiology PACS issues in regards to strategic planning, EHRM updates and readiness.
- →Collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure upgrades go smoothly and assists with troubleshooting concerns.
- →Serves as a team lead during system upgrades for all Radiology staff as needed, both clinical and administrative.
- →Has advanced knowledge of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to PACS network, VistA imaging, and database security.
- →Manages and coordinates system security to ensure that unauthorized personnel cannot access vital information either locally or remotely.
- →Ensures timely and complete capture of image data into PACS/RIS as well as network transmissions, RIS validation, and exception handling.
- →This requires expert knowledge on the collection and compilation of data and reports from multiple sources.
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 identification 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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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