Program Specialist

Program Specialist

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the implementation, strategic planning, management, and subsequent maintenance of advanced medical device interfaces to the VistA Clinical Procedures and VistA Imaging applications which are associated with, and serve as part of the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). These medical systems (devices) include, but will not be limited to, Olympus Endoworks System (GI and Pulmonary endoscopy equipment); the Sensormedics/Carefusion Vmax Encore PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) system; Natus XLTEK, Encore, and Nicolet systems (Sleep and Neurology equipment); Philips Excelera and GE Healthcare MUSE system (Cardiology equipment); and networked medical devices or DICOM systems. The incumbent serves as Program Manager for the CPACS and other medical equipment within the Orlando VAMC clinical services. He/She coordinates system operations, contacts with vendors, technical support, and plans for the future expansion and integration of the system into clinical programs. The incumbent provides training and assistance to physicians, residents, technicians, and other clinicians These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates system operations, contacts with vendors, technical support, and plans for the future expansion and integration of the system into clinical programs.
• Oversight of the daily back up of the system(s) databases.
• Managing system security.
• Coordinating all maintenance, software support, and quality control of the CPACS and various other modalities.
• Developing training guides and materials.
• Managing the jukebox archive and the backup tape archive.
• Fixing broken studies and splitting, merging, or deleting studies resulting from user error.
• Monitoring system processes and network functions.
• Managing system configuration, including DICOM interfaces to the imaging modalities, the Clinical Procedure package, and other packages in the VistA system.
• Identifies growth needs and/or necessary budget requests for submission to the Chief of Health Informatics.
• Assists O&IT personnel in developing programs and/or upgrades to existing programs to enhance all modality capabilities.
• Maintains records of users, and updates user files as necessary.
• Provides technical oversight for users who are assigned to PACS and other subspecialty modality tasks.
• Provides first-line trouble shooting with all computer hardware, software and network systems, coordinating outside service as needed.
• Communicates with the other PACS program Specialists and subspecialty modality users nationwide in order to coordinate system utilization and new developments.
• Works with the O&IT personnel to ensure that risk management is applied on information systems that will maintain the information assurance posture throughout the system's life cycle and ensure compliance with VA security policies and practices.
• May serve on special task forces, both VISN-wide and nationally.
• Coordinates and sets priority for special requests for various Orlando VAMC Clinical Service Sections/Hospital Services.
• Coordinates review station placement, etc., and assists users with problems or complaints
• Serves, and is trained, as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for various equipment and software contracts.
• Responsible for protecting that data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; and following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in an automated information system security access agreement that the employee signs.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/ PD07141A and PD06996A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not approved