RIS PACS Administrator - FMC
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Job Description
Overview
The PACS Administrator is responsible for the technical aspects of image and information integrity of the PACS. This individual will act as a liaison in digital imaging initiatives and will work closely with internal departments, vendors and third-party business partners.
Responsibilities
PACS User and Vendor Coordination
* Coordinates and manages vendor support and escalation of application solutions.
* Works with enterprise subject matter experts, Managed Services and vendors in managing resolution of application incidents and requests.
* Oversees activities of vendors in all phases of installation and implementation of new systems.
* Works with enterprise subject matter experts, Managed Services and vendors to evaluate and optimize system architecture, maintenance and implement best practice workflow procedures.
PACS System Management
* Oversees and coordinates PACS informatics strategic planning for medical imaging initiatives.
* Acts as point of escalation for routine operational incidents.
* Assists with troubleshooting application and interface issues and errors.
* Acts as project lead for application upgrades, software additions and system integrations.
* Ensures system design, interface functionality, and billing processes are functioning effectively.
* Works with enterprise subject matter experts, Managed Services and vendors to evaluate and optimize system architecture, maintenance and implement best practice workflow procedures.
* Works closely with radiology's quality management personnel to identify and design future needs and efficient workflow processes, which include further integration into operations. * Researches and evaluates software to recommend programming upgrades, enhancements and use of new technology and program platforms.
PACS Education and Mentorship
* Mentors, trains and leads team members to support growth and development of peers.
* Responsible for training and educating PACS super-users, including training records.
* Conducts hands-on and remote training for supported applications.
* Oversee PACS super-users and ensure adequate PACS coverage at all times throughout NAH. * Maintain competency of all PACS super-users, including competency records.
* Responsible for accountability of PACS super-users in partnership with management.
PACS Administration
* Supports radiologists, hospital partners and outpatient imaging facilities. Monitors performance of applications for efficiencies.
* Responsible for collaborating with management for capital/budgeting needs. * Provides expertise on system integration of imaging modalities.
* Prepares reports for administration on all aspects of PACS operations as appropriate or directed.
* Contributes to the creation and maintenance of departmental standard operating procedures.
* Collaborates with team to develop and standardize educational documentation.
* Promotes application security and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
* Provides input and costs for operating expenses and upgrade/enhancement/new partner projects.
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor s Degree in related healthcare discipline or information systems discipline or 10 years of progressive PACS experience - Required
Master's Degree in related healthcare discipline or information systems - Preferred
Certification & Licensures
PACS Certification from accredited program- Preferred
Microsoft Suite Certification or CIIP certification - Preferred
Must have a valid State of Arizona driver's license - Required
Experience
10 years experience in healthcare IT- Required
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
