James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and clinics are looking for an energetic Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image and voice acquisition, processing, storage, and display systems at the James A. Haley Healthcare System. Will collaborates with technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and staff to optimize quality control.
Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) Technologist. Technologists working in this special assignment use their knowledge of radiology workflow and processes in conjunction with a specialized technical skillset to support and troubleshoot image processing, display, and storage systems.
The PACS technologist also provides oversight and support of PACS display workstations, interfaces, secondary applications, speech recognition and other hardware that is critical to departmental efficiency and throughput. Major duties but, not are limited to: 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. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 70439F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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TERRENCEE.CLARK@VA.GOV · 469-785-5997
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $108605 – $141194/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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