Government and Policy, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician
Job Description
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS)
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (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 other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)
Physical Requirements
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and7407(d)
Grandfathering Provision
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-10 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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): GS-11:Candidates must demonstrate all of the following technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) i
Knowledge of contingency plans during equipment downtimes
ii
Ability to act as liaison for Radiology with biomedical engineering and Ol&T
iii
Ability to develop methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice recognition systems
iv
Ability to lead a team of multidisciplinary members in accomplishing strategic planning and integration of PACS and network elements
v
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.vi
Knowledge of VA and other national guidelines pertaining to PACS network, VistA imaging, and database security
vii
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 Experience: Registration with the ARRT Certification by ABII 3 Years Experience as a radiologic technologist 12 months experience as a PACS system administrator 12 months experience managing a speech recognition system (e.g
Talk Tech or PowerScribe) 12 months experience with computer maintenance and repair References: VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-0647 Veterans Health Administration December 13, 2019The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
