Program Specialist

This position is organizationally aligned to the Medical Imagine Division, of the Clemet J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. The primary duties are Medical Imaging Importing Program oversight, assisting with data collection, analysis of trends, and implementation of best practices.

Duties: Provides staff support including office operations (timekeeping, on-call calendars and office supply order and procurement) VA data systems (PACS, CPRS, EHRM, Vista, Citrix, LEAF, PACA Scan) Serves as the first point of contact regarding questions about the clinical Importing Program Collaborates with internal & external organizations across the catchment area to assist with education and consultation to community partners and stake holders to enhance and improve imaging service for Veterans at their local facility. receives calls, assists Veterans, families & staff who are seeking imaging services. Prepares files and images in a timely manner. Assists staff with data when completing required administrative tasks such as monthly, quarterly or yearly reports. Assist with data collection, analysis of trends and implementation of best practices Primary Timekeeper for the Medical Imaging Division. Orders and Procures office supplies and equipment Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630 Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD253810 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.