Cardiology PACS Applications Analyst II

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Applications Analyst II is a business specialist and technology generalist responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies. The Applications Analyst II is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes by informing and advising customers on information system technologies' functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements. The Applications Analyst II functions as technical liaison and broker of services with various vendors.

The Applications Analyst II must develop and maintain credibility and effective working relations with both customer management and IT personnel. The Applications Analyst II must demonstrate an understanding of business problems, as well as IT strategies, issues, and priorities. This position requires forward-thinking individuals who seek opportunities to apply technology to improving business processes within strategic system goals.

The Cardiology PACS Administrator is responsible for overseeing the Picture Archiving and Communications Systems - PACS - and to assist with all related integrated systems within Cardiology. In addition, this individual will act as a liaison for all Cardiology application related initiatives within the department and external to the department

Position:

Cardiology PACS Applications Analyst II

Department:
Ancillary Systems

Schedule:
Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience). Bachelor's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires at least 2 + years relevant experience in either of the following:
Business systems analysis, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms or Business unit experience that includes working closely with IT in the development and implementation of systems.

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the assigned business area's products and processes.

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that is understandable to the business.

• Understanding of project management concepts in planning and implementing multiple projects in a cross functional environment.

• Strong written communication skills, including project documentation and technical writing.

• Strong verbal communication skills while interacting with team members, other teams in the IT department, end users, and/or other departments throughout the organization

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans.

• Ability to solve problems often spanning multiple environments in a business area.

• Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business process

• Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

• Possess solid knowledge of Cardiology workflow including an understanding of how images are acquired and stored in PACS (Echocardiography, Vascular US, Catheterization lab images, EKG and Holter studies)

• Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations of Cardiology PACS and Cardiology applications and related equipment including workflow, archiving, auto-routing, and pre-fetching, quality control of system functionality and hardware, auditing for unread studies and other related activities.

• Investigates, identifies, and prepares proposals to solve specific operational problems working closely with department's leadership, physician teams and Imaging Informatics.

• Partners with Imaging Informatics, department leadership and other key stakeholders to identify and design future system enhancements as needed for improved workflow and improved outcomes.

• Analyze system enhancements decisions and modify clinical applications to meet unique requirements of Cardiology and related clinical operations without compromising data or systems integrity.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when…