Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - PACS Support Technologist

About the position

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - PACS Support Technologist position at the Department of Veterans Affairs involves supporting the integrated Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) platform and interfacing hardware/software IT systems. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including PACS Administrators, Radiologists, and Biomedical Engineering personnel, to ensure the effective operation of imaging informatics workflows. The incumbent will also be responsible for 3D post-processing in areas such as Cardiac, MSK, and Vascular imaging.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating, monitoring, and improving imaging informatics workflows within the Imaging Service line.
• Support the operation and management of digital image and voice acquisition, processing, storage, and display systems.
• Provide guidance, instruction, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for PACS, Voice Recognition (VR), and Vista Imaging interfaces.
• Ensure continuity of workflow through normal and degraded system conditions.
• Resolve common and unusual operating problems and ensure communications are operational for all sites.
• Coordinate work with other services and users of digital radiographic images throughout the Medical Center.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in a diagnostic radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT or other recognized agencies.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in a related position.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in evaluating and improving imaging informatics workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of imaging radiography equipment and its interaction with imaging informatics systems.
• Experience performing 3D reconstructions in cardiac, vascular, and musculoskeletal systems.

Benefits

• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.