PACS and Imaging Systems Administrator

Analyzes, designs, tests, debugs, integrates, implements, trains, maintains and supports systems such as Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), as well as other systems used by the imaging departments. Works closely with the business units to gain in-depth understanding of customer's business strategy, processes, services, roadmap and the context in which the business operates. Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with internal and external customers so that information technology needs are appropriately addressed.

Works with internal and external customers to analyze system needs, translates identified needs into functional and technical specifications, and develops technology solutions to resolve application process challenges/problems. Supports the coordination and integration of imaging department systems with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Frequently acts as a mentor, team leader or project manager and oversees the work tasks of others.

• * Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• * Leads day-to-day operations of PACS and other imaging department systems, including image workflow, archiving, auto-routing and other related activities.
• * Responsible for interfaces with other hospital computer systems to update, verify or merge information; develops, tests, maintains and troubleshoots the department’s computer information system modules, tables and databases.
• * Leads efforts to work with other IT resources to develop monitoring techniques and downtime processes to keep interfaces and systems in sync with other systems within the organization.
• * Responsible for working with appropriate departments, vendors and staff to ensure proper operation of DICOM image transfer into the PACS system as well as network transmission, validation and exceptions handling.
• * Acts as a mentor, team member and team leader and assumes project management duties as assigned by Manager. Consistently and correctly applies established project management principles and utilizes existing project management tools and methodologies.
• * Maintains integrity of the system databases by overseeing and performing daily support activities.
• * Leads coordination of vendor activities in all phases of system installation, implementation and upgrades as related to PACS and other imaging department systems. Develops implementation time frames and coordinates all other imaging department systems with vendor and IT support.
• * Develops processes to monitor system hardware, software and performance characteristics and pro-actively addresses issues including storage space, system performance, archiving, back-up and recovery, involving other IT resources as needed.
• * Oversees development and execution of routine and specialized administrative reports; utilizes interface capacity to design and generate custom reports; creates graphics and flow charts to communicate report results as appropriate.
• * Develops and approves training materials and delivers training sessions for departmental staff and physicians on imaging department systems; engages in problem solving and acts as resource for user questions and requests; serves as a subject matter expert for issues and as a conduit for aligning resources and activities related to the imaging department systems.
• * Consults on departmental policies and procedures related to system processes and usage; reviews policies and procedures for compliance with standards for PACS and other imaging department systems.
• * Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and their impact on imaging department; leads efforts to work with other IT and imaging department personnel to keep all informed.
• * Provides…