The incumbent provides guidance, instruction, maintenance and trouble shooting in the daily operations in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service of the Picture Archive and Communication system (PACS) and Vista Imaging interface and Voice Recognition (VR) system. The incumbent serves as a computer specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image acquisition, processing, display, and storage. The position will be located at the Lake Nona Medical Center.

Duties

This position is assigned to the Chief, Radiology Service and closely coordinates work with the Imaging Program Administrator, Chief Technologist, Administrative Officer, Information Technology Service, and Biomedical Engineering personnel. Individual will implement, provide guidance, instruction, maintenance, and troubleshooting in the daily operations of the Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), Vista Imaging interface, Vista Radiology Package, Voice Recognition (VR), and Mammography Reporting System (MRS) Systems, Radiation dose tracking software, and other Artificial Intelligence software program used throw-out the service. Individual will be responsible to manage the Vista Radiology Information System (RIS) referred to as Radiology VISTA Package. This collateral duty is referred to as the Radiology Service ADPAC (Automated Data Package Application Coordinator). Duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a computer/systems specialist that provides support in the operation and management of digital image acquisition, processing, display, and storage. As the PACS Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing and updating PACS related equipment and accessories. ADPAC duties include, but not limited, assigning menus to Radiology staff, running reports from the RIS, creating ordering menus for providers, updating CPT codes, adding/deleting new orders, etc. You will coordinate work with other services and will have frequent contact with clinical providers, with the need to reconcile RIS/PACS related issues with regard to the electronic medical record (CPRS). Performs other related duties and assignments as assigned. He/she will be responsible for managing the above duties at the Outpatient Clinics/Community Based Outpatient Clinics (OPCs/CBOCs) within the Orlando healthcare System. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Candidate must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours, as well as participate in the on-call program in support of all Radiology Systems. The candidate must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist (Radiology)/PD063050 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/19/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Applies the process of discovery that involves the diagnosis of a problem or issue, identification and gathering of relevant information, formulation and evaluation of alternative solutions or courses of action, and selection or recommendation of the preferred solution or course of action. 2) Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services. 3) Objectively analyzes and evaluates an issue in order to form an opinion/judgment/conclusion; Uses logic and reasoning to research, interpret and apply information such as regulatory and/or procedural guidance; Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; Integrates information into development of a resolution. 4) Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for automating, developing, implementing, or administering database systems. 5) Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analysis and Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Database AdministrationTeaching Others Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work will involve periods of walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying. The incumbent is required to install equipment which will entail some physical labor to accomplish the task. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Rebecca Bretzer
• Phone: 407-319-3059
• Email: [email protected]