To manage, monitor, troubleshoot, implement, and train staff on the Picture Archive and Communication (PACS) system.
Essential Functions:
- Manages, monitors, troubleshoots, backup functions, implementation, & trains staff on the Picture Archive & Communication (PACS) system.
- Works effectively with Radiologists & all departments within Radiology to continuously improve the workflow between the modalities, PACS, RIS & voice recognition.
- Reviews & updates policies & procedures related to PACS, RIS, File Room, & QA on a yearly basis.
- Clearly defines authority & responsibility for all personnel & delegates duties to staff members for the most efficient & productive operation of the PACS, RIS, Film Library & Quality Assurance requirements.
- Actively participates in the budget process. Maintains control of the approved personnel, operation & capital budget for PACS.
- Organizes, plans, & directs activities relating to PACS & RIS for all designated areas.
- Develops & implements a plan for monitoring & evaluation of PACS & continuous quality improvement.
- Administrates, revises, reviews and/or establishes department PACS policies, procedures, & software copies.
- Assures that all PACS activities & documentation meet or exceed standards of accrediting & regulatory agencies.
- Records daily backups & insures quality of the system input/output.
- Plans & schedules all maintenance & upgrades to the network & provides feedback to department management & radiologists.
- In cooperation with Information Technology, ensures/assigns network security by developing rules that will support user-defined workstation settings, image distribution, archiving & acquisition of images & system access.
- Fosters growth in professional & support staff related to PACS.
- Provides for individualized & departmental orientation to PACS.
- Monitors & communicates contractual agreements with the department management to insure functionality, maintenance & cost.
- Maintains the PACS network through the administration of file servers, archives, workstations, ID terminal, RIS interface, CR gateway, laser imager & any other peripherals.
- Maintains knowledge of current PACS technology & management trends that are reflected in his/her practice.
- Identifies problems & takes appropriate action in identifying & resolving problems. See Job description for specifics.
- Maintains an awareness of political, privacy, and ethical issues related to health care, specifically in radiology.
- Seeks to improve skills through attending education programs, seminars and/or self-study and through vendor training on software and equipment.
- Coordinates and/or trains clinicians and department staff in the use of PACS and related systems.
Qualifications:
Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Radiological Science or equivalent years of experience required.
- 2years of project management experience required
- Must have some computer programming background, working with Web Servers, knowledge of SQL and experience of any programming language (C, C++, Javascript, etc).
- Proficiency with information technology and network infrastructure with understanding of related software programs required.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability with attention to detail required.
- Excellent communication, organizing, and training skills required.
- Clinical experience with emphasis on radiology systems required.
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge base for clinical and managerial decision-making.
- Demonstrates accountability and initiative to follow-up on error correction, improvement of current methods, and contributes new ideas to improve work practices.
- Demonstrates characteristics of a leader through role modeling, change agent, flexibility, creativity, and risk taking in approaches to goal setting and goal achievement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Biomedical and/or IT experience preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of iSite PACS preferred.
- 2years of experience managing a PACS system preferred.
- Master degree preferred
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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