Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist PACS
What you'd do
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Major duties
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS) position supports the Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Programs as the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program package coordinator at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The incumbent serves as the advisor to the imaging and service line management in formulating and directing development of major administrative policies and evaluation of the imaging DCHP software package. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the point of contact on all matters relating to Imaging DCHP core packages and performs general ADPAC duties. Develops and maintains the imaging computer security plans for all users and hardware and software in the Imaging Programs and works with Information Security Officer to assure compliance. Works with imaging management to formulate and direct the development of major administrative policies for the imaging DCHP package, evaluating circumstances where operational procedures are needed or need to be revised. Receives/reviews application for access to DCHP, imaging and voice recognition software. Assigning codes to allow access while maintaining security and integrity of patient information. May function as a DRT which may include complex modalities such as CT, MR, mammography, ultrasound and/or IR. Track outside reports, ensuring their results are entered in the radiology package so that appropriate follow-up may be facilitated. Prepares quality assurance reports utilizing statistical information gathered to determine the over-all performance of the imaging package within the hospital information system. Prepares quality assurance reports utilizing statistical information gathers to determine over-all performance of the imaging package within hospital information system. Develop and maintain a workflow system that facilitates the movement of images and reports from outside providers into the medical center systems (CPRS/VISTA), by integrating software programs and formats. Operates digital radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and the exposure factors necessary to produce a quality image. Makes exposures and processes images, making corrections to factors that control penetration, contrast or density for under or overexposure. Send images to PACS and VISTA for storage. Serves as DCHP subject matter expert by remaining current on developments and informs users of changes to software packages. Resolves all operating problems, working with IRM to test and install patches for all modifications to the imaging package. Provides oversight of hardware relating to PACS display workstations, applications, speech recognition hardware, and other medical imaging hardware. Provides training to radiologist, technologists, and other staff in proper and efficient use of the integrated PACS and VISTA imaging systems. Properly identify patient before a procedures, asking biographic details and explains procedure to be performed to patient or family. Analyzes data to perform corrections to the system and removing conflicting information to ensure all patient information is accurately delivered to clinicians in a timely manner. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact http://[email protected] , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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: Ad Hoc Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000
What you need to qualify
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: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable]. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist. 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 from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE). Credentialing Standards: Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field. Loss of Credential: An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years, or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment 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). Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS), GS-10 Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. DRTs at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs below: Ability to provide support and troubleshoot system application and hardware issues and instruct users in the proper operation of digital image processing, storage and display systems. Ability to perform VistA radiology, VistA imaging, and PACS support activities and general ADPAC duties including user access control. Ability to initiate repair requests with appropriate services or vendors. Knowledge of PACS system infrastructure and functionality. Ability to provide training to all user levels in the efficient use of imaging hardware and software of the integrated PACS system. 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: One year of PACS and VISTA Imaging experience in relation to administrative support. Knowledge of order set creation in VISTA preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy GS-10. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with moderate walking. On occasion requires handling moderately heavy supplies, including boxes of paper, ribbons and other related computer supplies. The work does not impose unusual physical hardship or stress.
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