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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters · 2 weeks ago

PACS / Radiology Information Systems Administrator

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking a PACS/RIS Administrator to manage and support their PACS systems. The role involves overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of radiology information systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing training to users.

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Responsibilities

Manages and maintains PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and associated systems, including DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) and RIS (Radiology Information System)

Monitors system performance and troubleshoot as issues arise

Implements and maintains system security, backups, and disaster recovery plans

Ensures that the radiology department’s PACS needs are addressed and integrated within the IS infrastructure and that IS standards and protocols are followed

Provides technical expertise in implementing and supporting RIS/PACS functions

Maintains positive working relationships and serves as a liaison between the radiology department, providers and other health care professionals in the areas of problem solving, remedying of errors and discrepancies, informational requests related to PACS and RIS

Trains new users and provide ongoing training and support to existing users

Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Manages vendor relationships and contracts related to PACS and imaging systems

Develops and maintains policies and procedures related to PACS and imaging systems

Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate system changes and enhancements or technical support required by any of the applications

Extrapolates data and produces data reports to evaluate and monitor Radiology operations

Assures PACS and related applications operate within established budgetary guidelines

Makes effective recommendations to Director of Imaging Services regarding new equipment, programs, services etc., to affect the continuing improvement and efficiency

Responsible for researching, developing and promoting of various new PACS applications for future expansion and planning

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

PACS administrationRIS managementDICOM knowledgeSystem securityProject managementCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Associates Degree required in a related field, Bachelor's Degree preferred

3-5 years of clinical information systems, clinical engineering or clinical operations experience or equivalent required

Knowledge of PACS and other radiology and registration hardware and software applications with project management and leadership skills

Motivated self-starter with excellent communication, time management and customer service skills

Ability to effectively communicate with Team members, peers, vendors, and customers verbally and in written form is critical

Ability to identify problems and implement solutions for daily operations

Ability to cover call, ability to travel, and work weekends for upgrades and downtime processes which are generally scheduled in advance

Possess excellent team skills, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to plan, establish and maintain a professional work environment

Company

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

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Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughter’s (CHKD) Health System operates Virginia’s only freestanding, full-service children’s hospital and its pediatric practices, multi-service health centers, and urgent cares throughout southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

Founded in 1961

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees