RD Imaging​/Informa Engineer

WK Medical Center
· Bio-Medical Engineering Services
· Bio-Medical Engineering Services

Shreveport , LA

Non-Medical

Full-Time , Day , 8am - 4:30pm

Radiology Imaging PACs Informatics Engineer

Willis Knighton Health System is seeking an experienced professional to join our RIIE team.

RIIEs plan, install, configure, and maintain the systems used to transfer images and radiology data generated by the Clinical Imaging modalities to other related systems within the enterprise. These related systems include PACS, CVIS, interfaces to the EMR, and connections with other advanced visualization, treatment planning, and reporting systems.

The successful candidate will meet a mix of the following requirements.

• Minimum of four years training or equivalent experience maintaining PACS/CVIS systems.
• Minimum of four years' training or equivalent experience servicing radiology imaging equipment.
• Minimum of four years' training or equivalent experience servicing Biomedical equipment in a large hospital environment.
• A four-year degree in Computer Science or other related Information Technology.

• Working knowledge and experience planning, configuring, and troubleshooting DICOM messaging.
• Working knowledge and experience configuring and troubleshooting HL7 to PAC'sinterfaces.
• Deep understanding of radiation safety protocols and procedures.
• Deep understanding of patient safety and privacy requirements.
• Understanding of medical terminology related to imaging.
• Working knowledge of Radiology workflows and time constraints.
• Ability to collaborate with radiology leadership to define and implement imaging-related policy.
• Ability to collaborate with Radiology leadership, IT leadership, and Biomedical Engineering to plan and implement equipment upgrades/additions.
• Ability to collaborate with Hospital IT to plan, configure, and troubleshoot servers and network communications.
• Ability to follow Network Security policies as applied to regulated medical devices.

This role requires in-depth knowledge of how the PACs environment works and how it interacts with other applications to support clinician’s workflows in all areas where PACs are utilized. This position plays a key part in ensuring the stability and performance of the PAC's environment and collaborates with clinical and technical teams to align PAC's functionality with clinical operations and organizational goals.

Applicants must be willing to take call rotation and be available when on call.