Imaging Systems Administrator

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section OR High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

• Three years experience in Information Technology, Imaging System Administration (PACS) preferred OR Three years clinical experience as an Imaging Technologist

• Must have one of the following certifications: ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (BD, BS, CI, CV, CT, MR, M, N, T, R, RRA, S, VI or VS) NMTCB
  -Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT) ARDMS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS, RDCS, RVT, or RMSKS) CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (ACS, RCCS, RCS or RVS) and
• CMRT for ARRT and NMTCB certifications only

• CIIP - Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (ABII) through the Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) - If Clinical

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.
• Ability to support and troubleshoot equipment integration build, and medical and communication devices.
• Technical skills to support and understand workflows associated with integration of equipment and downstream applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Information Technology with an ability to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis and provide problem resolution.

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
• Serves as a liaison between assigned departments and other departments related to imaging system initiatives, procedures, and assisting with existing or new imaging system endeavors.
• Provides education and training to new staff members, including physicians on use of assigned system(s) as well as on-going training as needed. Coordinates and conducts training for new system implementations or software upgrades.

• Ensures timely and complete capture of digital images (DICOM, angiographic, ultrasound, or other as relevant) into assigned system(s) including network transmission, validation and imaging reconciliation issues. Configures modalities as appropriate to assigned system(s), which may include those needed for procedure rooms and hybrid OR.
• Manages user rights and the granting of database privileges, updating physicians’ database as needed for assigned system(s). Provides for efficient workflow processes.
• Coordinates and manages all vendor installation, implementations, and demonstrations in conjunction with IT and other impacted departments for assigned system(s). Effectively coordinates resources for timely delivery of projects.
• Provides go live and downtime support and serves as the primary point of contact for on-going production maintenance, support and troubleshooting.

• Ensures the efficient and effective functionality and reporting of assigned system(s). Maintains control files, databases, system functions; develops, implements, and manages quality control programs. Develops and provides reports for performance indicators and other imaging operation outcomes and metrics.
• Monitors systems for unreconciled imaging issues in patient information and makes corrections as needed.…