USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- PACs
Tampa, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $140K/yr
1+ years expThe James A. Haley VA Healthcare System is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist specializing in PACS. The role involves providing support in the operation and management of digital image and voice acquisition, processing, storage, and display systems.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Researches and or/analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements supporting the functions of a digital imaging system
Review information and applies standard analytical techniques. Develops recommendations and proposals
Uses standard approaches to perform a variety of duties related digital image support issues. Conducts extensive research and compilation of data from diverse sources. Extracts and assembles information, conducts analysis and develops reports or presentations
Provides first line technical support for image transmission or display errors related to modalities, Vista interface, display workstations, and printers. Effects repairs when possible, instructs users in proper operation or works around, and initiates and coordinates repair requests with appropriate services or vendors when necessary. When systems fail to respond to established procedures, consults with technical manuals to arrive at a resolution. Investigates system malfunctions to determine the cause. Defines and isolates the specific problem, using available diagnostic and error recovery techniques, and initiates corrective actions. Contacts vendor representatives to determine the cause of problems that do not respond to available problem solving techniques. Monitors equipment controlling environment and executes emergency procedures in case of natural or man-made disasters and security risk situations
Performs daily support in PACS operations. Plans installs test and implements PACS and related systems including application systems, networking interface software and system administrative software
Ensures acceptable levels of system performance by utilizing various tools for monitoring system performance, capacity planning, and imaging management/maintenance to adjust system and operation parameters as necessary. Oversees all aspects of implementation of software and upgrades to the PACS system
Identifies and determines training priorities, conducts and administers training programs, develops and improves training guidance. Provides training to radiologists and technologists in proper and efficient use of imaging hardware and software and in use of PACS, VR, Vista and CPRS software. Coordinates with clinical service Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs) in training and development of instructional materials for display of radiographic images at clinical workstations
Assists the Director of Radiology in assessment and procurement of new equipment. Identifies problems, gathers data, performs analysis, and proposes solutions to problems and barriers to establishment of an efficient, cost effective filmless radiology environment. Provides analysis of user needs and recommends appropriate hardware and software solutions. Assists users with design of local software applications
Performs all duties of a radiology ADPAC including user access control. Complies with all system and personnel security requirements
Coordinates activities with Vista Imaging manager, Biomedical personnel assigned to Radiology, Vista Imaging users, and support personnel on computer-related matters to ensure that all issues are adequately addressed and interface activities are conducted as effectively and efficiently as possible
Qualification
Required
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
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
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
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Diagnostic Radiologic Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
Certification-Documentation Submitted: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R)
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)
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 technologist
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Knowledge of contingency plans during equipment downtimes; Ability to act as liaison for Radiology with biomedical engineering and OI&T; Ability to develop methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems; Ability to lead a team of multidisciplinary members in accomplishing strategic planning and integration of PACS and network elements; Ability to perform 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.; 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
Preferred
3 years PAC experience
Benefits
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