Pacs Administrator

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The PACS Administrator is responsible for the operations of the PACS systems to manage the medical images of the radiology department and makes appropriate recommendations. Assumes responsibility for the implementation, continuous operation and maintenance of the PACS. Proposes changes or upgrades to the system, recommends changes in the current operating policy and procedure as needed to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements or respond to QA issues.

Day to Day

GENERAL DUTIES

• Coordinates the implementation of any new and upgraded system software and hardware for radiology service line in accordance with project initiation and fulfillment processes.

• Assists team members with testing relevant imaging workflows as outlined in testing scripts.

• Works closely with quality management personnel to identify and design future needs and efficient workflow processes, which include further integration into operations.

• Assures installation performance by coordination of related activities and performing system verification.

• Ensures that all imaging equipment communicates with necessary applications to include the installation of new equipment.

• Provides refresher education courses on various aspects radiology information systems. Communicates changes, policy's revisions, new services and information to the staff in written form and meetings.

Must Haves

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience in Management/Supervisory capacities in healthcare settings.
• 2 years of experience in managing a system network, working with database application, and supporting enterprise applications.
• 2 years of experience in PACs administration, supervisory/management in a healthcare setting.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

• Required: Graduate of an approved program in Imaging Technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support HeartSaver & First Aid

• Required

• Issuer: American Heart Association

• Licensure Speciality: Training Certification

• Certification Name: Radiography Certification

• Required

• Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Certification Name: Radiology Technician

• Required

• Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

• Licensure Speciality: Licensure

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal, written, organizational and managerial skills.

• Strong information technology and computer skills required.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to perform data analysis and utilize critical thinking skills.

• Completes all documentation to maintain patient files without omissions.

• Proven knowledge of quality assurance programs and mechanisms for reporting the status of departmental operations to the leadership.

• Proven knowledge of regulatory requirements and current accreditation standards.

• Experience in implementing policy and procedure to maintain these standards and regulations.

• Ability to effectively operate imaging equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Heavy: Heavy physical requirements- Heavy Work

• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting

• Frequent (36-66% of day)

• Standing

• Frequent (36-66% of day)

• Walking

• Frequent (36-66% of day)

• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Carrying objects

• Frequent (36-66% of day)

• Push/pull

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Twisting

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Bending

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Reaching forward

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Reaching overhead

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Squat/kneel/crawl

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Wrist position deviation

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Pinching/fine motor activities

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Keyboard use/repetitive motion

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Taste or smell

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

• Talk or hear

• Occasional (0-35% of day)

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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