The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Technologist serves within the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the VA Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS). The incumbent assists the PACS Administrator/Manager in the coordination, operation, maintenance, and optimization of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and associated digital imaging systems throughout the healthcare system.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assists the PACS Administrator/Manager with daily operations, coordination, maintenance, and optimization of PACS and associated digital imaging systems throughout CTVHCS and affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
Independently performs assigned daily PACS operational duties at least 25 percent of the time, including monitoring system performance, evaluating imaging workflows, identifying technical issues, and supporting corrective actions. Monitors and evaluates diagnostic imaging examinations to identify image transmission failures, DICOM errors, dictation status discrepancies, and data integrity issues.
Assists in ensuring accurate image acquisition, storage, retrieval, and display across integrated imaging systems. Provides technical support and troubleshooting for PACS workstations, imaging modalities, voice recognition systems, image transmission interfaces, and related hardware and software. Coordinates necessary repairs with OI&T, Biomedical Engineering, and equipment vendors.
Collaborates with radiologists, technologists, clinical personnel, OI&T, Biomedical Engineering, and vendors to resolve imaging system issues, improve workflow efficiency, and maintain effective communication between clinical and technical services. Assists with implementation, testing, and evaluation of PACS software upgrades, hardware installations, system modifications, and new imaging technologies.
Identifies potential operational problems and recommends appropriate solutions. Coordinates and supports the electronic transmission and exchange of diagnostic images between VA facilities, affiliated outpatient clinics, and contracted Teleradiology Services to facilitate timely interpretation and continuity of patient care.
Assists in developing and providing training to radiologists, physicians, technologists, and other clinical users on PACS applications, imaging workstations, voice recognition systems, and related imaging software. Performs assigned quality control activities to verify image integrity, accurate patient and examination identification, appropriate image routing, and successful integration of imaging data across multiple systems.
Assists in monitoring system performance, maintaining imaging databases and archives, conducting assigned system backups, and supporting contingency and downtime procedures to ensure continuity of imaging services. Participates in evaluating equipment needs, developing technical recommendations, planning system upgrades, and identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and reliability of digital imaging operations.
Supports compliance with applicable VA information security, patient privacy, departmental quality assurance, and Joint Commission requirements related to diagnostic imaging systems. Prepares technical, administrative, and statistical reports; maintains appropriate system documentation; and provides recommendations to the PACS Administrator/Manager regarding operational improvements.
Performs other related duties as assigned in support of Diagnostic Imaging Service operations and the mission of providing quality healthcare to Veterans. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, rotating on-call, rotating holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 56306-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Accreditation Information: 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) JRCERT: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).
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/. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82933 – $107807/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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