Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)- Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Marion (IL)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Marion, IL seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) with PACS expertise to lead imaging informatics and coordinate with VA systems.

The role includes advanced PACS administration, inter-system integration, and QA oversight, with opportunities to supervise CT exams and mentor staff. The incumbent will be the imaging informaticist for EHR efforts, supervise complex CT workflows, and collaborate across departments to optimize imaging services.

Qualifications

Certification in Computed Tomography required.
VA-recognized credentials may apply; education verification as per VA rules.

Responsibilities

Lead PACS administration and integration with RIS, VistA Imaging, EMR/CPRS.
Manage DICOM routing, AE titles, and hanging protocols.
Provide advanced training on PACS, imaging workflows and QA standards.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams in PACS planning and expansion.
Troubleshoot PACS, RIS, VistA imaging, and network/security issues.
Ensure compliance with VA cybersecurity and data governance.

Skills

Imaging informatics

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Computed Tomography certification

Tools

PACS

DICOM

RIS

VistA Imaging

VistA Radiology

CPRS

Voice recognition

Job description

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)- Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent is assigned to the PACS Services within the Imaging Department. The incumbent will serve as the primary Imaging Informaticist for the Federal Electronic Health Record. The incumbent must be certified in Computed Tomography and will function as a Lead CT technologist at times.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent provides guidance, instruction, maintenance, and troubleshooting services in the day-to-day operations including but not limited to the Radiology Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), Voice Recognition (VR), Vista Imaging interface, Federal Electronic Health Record, and any/all other systems in relation to the Radiology package and department function and workflow.

The incumbent is the department informaticist and ADPAC for any projects or updates to information systems, software and health records. The incumbent serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image and voice acquisition, processing, storage, distribution, importation and display systems at the Marion, IL VAMC. 1.

Advanced PACS System Administration & Enterprise Integration: Performs complex PACS system configuration including AE Titles, DICOM nodes, routing rules, exam dictionaries, and hanging protocols. Leads integration of PACS with RIS, VistA Radiology, VistA Imaging, EMR/CPRS, and voice-recognition systems. Conducts DICOM validation and troubleshooting across imaging modalities ensuring compliance with VA standards.

Coordinates with OI&T and Biomedical Engineering to optimize PACS network performance. 2. Digital Imaging Systems Development, Monitoring & Optimization Develops methods and programs to evaluate, monitor, and maintain digital imaging and voice-recognition systems. Conducts performance trending, workflow analysis, error-rate monitoring, and image-flow assessments. Oversees structured testing for upgrades and modality replacements. 3.

Expert Technical Consultation & Multidisciplinary Leadership Serves as the primary subject matter expert for imaging informatics. Leads multidisciplinary teams in PACS planning, expansion, and integration. Provides advanced training on PACS, imaging workflows, exam management, and image quality standards. 4. Enterprise-Level Troubleshooting & Analytical Problem Resolution Resolves complex PACS, RIS, VistA Imaging, DICOM gateway, modality worklist, and workstation failures.

Investigates multi-layer issues involving hardware, software, networks, and security. Coordinates with national VA teams during escalated outages. 5. Information Security, Compliance & Data Governance Ensures compliance with VA cybersecurity, VistA Imaging retention, and privacy requirements. Manages enterprise user access, security keys, permissions, and AE-level authorizations. Conducts system access audits and enforces PACS data governance. 6.

Teleradiology Operations & Remote Workflow Oversight Serves as technical lead for teleradiology operations ensuring reliable transmission and reconciliation. Resolves complex teleradiology transmission and integration issues. 7. Quality Assurance, Imaging Integrity & Continuous Improvement Leads Radiology QA related to acquisition, processing, display, compression, and storage. Analyzes workflow bottlenecks and implements improvements.

Conducts risk assessments and implements corrective action plans. 8. Contingency, Downtime & Business Continuity Management Oversees ADP contingency plan for downtimes. Ensures accurate post-downtime data reconciliation. Leads restoration coordination after outages. 9. Collaboration & Inter-Service Technology Initiatives Participates in technology initiatives with Clinical Informatics, OI&T, HTM, and other ADPACs.

Supports evaluation and implementation of new applications, hardware, and integrated IT systems. 10. Performs work in the Computed Tomography modality and may function as a lead CT technologist at times. 11. Demonstrates ability to perform as well as supervise and advise on a broad range of complex CT exams and serve as a subject matter expert for CT scanners and their components. 12.

Leads and trains large groups of clinical staff ensuring adherence to facility policy and procedure and patient safety measures. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

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) 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 00000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85466 – $111112/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.