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Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
HybridEl Paso, TX$77K – $100KApply by Jun 7, 2026Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistESFJINFJISFJISTJHealthcareTransportation
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The technologist serves as a liaison for the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Biomedical Engineering staff and clinical users to ensure the PACS system is configured to optimize imaging including distribution capabilities; develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems; developing, and instructing users in the operation of PACS network elements, and the integration of these with related systems.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Responsible for maintaining security of the local PACS and Voice Recognition (VR) dictation/transcription system (currently PowerScribe 360), managing all PACS users, passwords, and the protection and authorized distribution of patient information.
- →The incumbent provides guidance, instruction, maintenance, and trouble shooting in the daily operation of the EPVAHCS PACS, Voice Recognition dictation/transcription system, as well as the Radiology Information System (RIS) in the Veteran's Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA).
- →The incumbent serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital imaging acquisition, processing, display, and storage, and in database management.
- →The incumbent will provide guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the team.
- →The incumbent works with other Services, as needed, and all users of digital radiographic images and other digital imaging throughout the entire EPVAHCS organization as well as neighboring DoD facilities, affiliate facilities, and throughout VISN 17.
- →Knowledge of the principles of image management, image archiving, communication systems, and imaging information management systems.
- →Knowledge of basic DICOM & HL7 classes and database concepts.
- →Knowledge of PACS system software and functionality as it pertains to Imaging facility-wide and VISN-wide applications for current processing and future applications enhancements preferred.
- →Develop contingency plans during equipment downtimes.
- →Develop methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems.
- →Lead a team of multidisciplinary members in accomplishing strategic planning and integration of PACS and network elements.
- →Perform complex system functions such as oversight of RIS (Radiology Information System), AE titles, individual and user group creation, and access management, etc.
- →Knowledge of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to PACS network, VistA imaging, and database security.
- →Knowledge of specific positioning, technique, and imaging procedures so he/she will be able to perform and reconcile image information correctly and efficiently during technical post processing and evaluation.
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
Job ID: 364a5a16-6d57-4c04-bacb-753910736017
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