Application Administration-Specialist

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Job description

The Department of Radiology is pleased to announce an opening for a Radiology PACS IT admin specialist.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the Hospital s mission by implementing changes and updates to the PACS and Imaging Informatics systems and by supporting the departments informatics needs
• This technical systems position will have an impact on physician, patient and staff satisfaction by minimizing system downtime and maximizing system efficiency
• Under the general guidance of the Radiology IT manager keeps all Radiology systems operating at maximum efficiency, applies upgrades, tests for problems and troubleshoots

Job Description: As part of the Radiology IT team and under the general guidance of the Radiology IT Manager, this position:

• Maintain the PACS (Picture Archive Communication System), keeps the system operating at maximum efficiency, applies upgrades, tests for problems and troubleshoots.
• Maintain Radiology Information System by monitoring the interface work queue, running reports, addressing patient information issues between IT and other radiology systems, assisting with workflow.
• Supports voice recognition dictation system, which includes managing radiologist templates and creation of macros
• Tests upgrades, patches, and new implementations with vendors. Creates test plans for submission to system-wide change control.
• Orients and trains staff as necessary for department and role specific use of information systems like RIS, PACS and voice. Recommends and implements changes to maximize system efficiency, maintains documentations, and enhance the maximization, maintenance documentation, training and enhancement of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and other information systems utilized in the department. Collaborates with physicians to maximize workflow improvement and ensures compliance with established protocols and accreditation standards.
  
• Assists department users with problem resolution, by providing advice and troubleshooting issues. Provides training, advice and direction to department staff on use of computer applications. Explains and/or demonstrates appropriate techniques or methods.
• Diagnoses and resolves problems as needed. Escalates and/or communicates with the system level.
• Advises, updates and notifies Radiology management and staff of computer information, changes, and downtime.
• Maintains necessary records and documentation of software compliance and accuracy.
• Provides proper documentation of upgrades and communicates the changes to necessary end users. Creates and runs clinical reports for Radiology Services as requested.
• Develops, communicates, and implements radiology information policies and procedures to support Radiology functions.
• Maintains knowledge of new technology or procedures in the department by reading appropriate literature and/or attending seminars and lectures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in related field

Preferred

• At least 3 years experience in a clinical position in the medical field and at least 2 years Information Systems (IS) experience
• Radiology IT experience
• Knowledge of Cerner EMR, McKesson PACS, and/or Powerscribe voice recognition or similar systems

Application Administration-Specialist

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