The PACT Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is responsible for evaluating, monitoring and continuously improving various imaging informatics workflows within the Diagnostic Imaging Service Line. Selected candidate will be assigned to and must reside within 50 miles of a Legacy VISN 23 facility.
Duties include but are not limited to: Calibrate diagnostic quality medical grade monitors. Troubleshoot problems with devices when image quality problems arise. Help implement and maintain an on-going Quality Control Program applicable to all phases of testing x-ray equipment and procedures, including implementation of techniques and training of personnel to meet these needs. Reconcile image information during technical post processing and evaluation.
Manage image/patient demographic data-flows from within the VISN. Work in conjunction with vendors and servicing personnel to troubleshoot problems with hardware and software. Coordinate work with Biomed, Information Technology, and Informatics to ensure proper function and security of PACS, Power Scribe, and VISTA/CPRS/EHRM systems. Schedule downtime and /or implement workflow changes or work around solutions until problems are resolved.
Coordinate with Diagnostic Imaging Service supervisory staff to ensure routine maintenance and downtime will affect patient workflow to a minimal degree.
Act as a resource to the VISN HSS, VISN Diagnostic Manager, VISN Diagnostic Medical Director, Radiologists, Technologists and VISN Diagnostic Manager, VISN Diagnostic Medical Director, Radiologists, Technologists and VISN leadership to provide in-service training to technologists and clinical staff in the operation and maintenance of the DR equipment as well as other Imaging Informatics Systems in the VISN, providing troubleshooting tips as requested.
Provide basic support of modality connectivity problems such as image transfer or worklist problems and consulting with Biomedical Engineering or OI&T personnel as needed. Performs general ADPAC duties within Diagnostic Imaging Service. Develop Quality Control methods and programs to evaluate and monitor the imaging techniques of the technologists in each imaging modality.
Ensure documentation is maintained in regard to departmental QC programs on equipment and notifies imaging service management officials and biomedical engineers if results deviate outside acceptable tolerances. Ensure accurate documentation is maintained on Quality Management systems in order to trend analysis of data.
Provide impartial data to front line supervisors pertaining to technologist's efficiency and expertise of imaging to aid them in oversight and training of those techs who fall short of established guidelines. Provide backup support to other sections of the Diagnostic VISN as required during emergent situations. Purchase, plan and participate in the deployment, installation and acceptance testing of new products.
Review, evaluate and recommend replacement of equipment as needed. Conduct cost/benefit analysis of new purchases and makes recommendation for modifications as needed. Acquire, organize and maintain various records and reports as required by management for QA analysis, quality control, performance evaluation and improvement, Radiation Safety Data and other purposes as needs evolve.
Ensure facility is able to perform administration management of major systems including database, LAN, and telecommunication/wide area networks. Attends professional seminars and keeps current on developments in the field of Radiology. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Kyle.Wogen@va.gov · 612-629-7119 X7119
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $131556/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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