Sr. Pacs Associate - Full Time - Day Shift

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Assists the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) administrator in all functions to ensure that both electronic data and images flow accurately through the imaging department. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

• Two years' diagnostic imaging experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that radiologists are provided with adequate comparison images in PACS.

• Maintains and monitors PACS error logs and follows up on errors and incomplete reports with corrective action.

• Sets up voice dictation with radiologists and trains new clinicians in PACS image and data flow. Serves as liaison to outside clinicians as needed.

• Assists with the upkeep, communication and monitoring of image and data flow policies and procedures. Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations. Complies with local, state and federal regulations.

• Maintains image library and manages outside images.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.