Imaging Informatics Analyst

Location: Boston, Massachusetts (travel to various locations in the area)

Employment Type: Contract

About the role

A leading, multi-hospital healthcare system is seeking an Imaging Informatics Analyst to support and enhance its enterprise-wide Radiology Informatics environment. This role directly impacts physician, patient, and staff satisfaction by ensuring high availability and efficiency of PACS and imaging information systems. The analyst will serve as the primary Radiology Informatics resource for designated local hospitals while also collaborating as part of a larger system-level informatics team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) environment, including upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
• Support the Radiology Information System (RIS) by monitoring interfaces, resolving patient data issues, assisting technologists, and collaborating with the Radiant team.
• Manage and support a voice recognition dictation system, including radiologist templates and macro creation.
• Test and validate upgrades, patches, and new implementations, developing test plans for system-wide change control.
• Orient and train radiology staff on the use of information systems like RIS, PACS, and voice recognition.
• Recommend and implement workflow and system improvements, maintaining documentation and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Serve as the primary informatics contact for local radiology departments, providing troubleshooting, training, and workflow guidance.
• Generate clinical and operational reports for Radiology Services as requested.
• Develop and maintain local radiology information policies, procedures, and accreditation-required documentation.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle and Radiology Informatics leadership to ensure accurate coding and billing workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical position within the medical field.
• At least 2 years of Radiology Information Systems (IS) experience.
• A related IS degree may be considered in lieu of the IS experience.

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic Radiant.
• Familiarity with multiple PACS platforms and imaging vendors.
• Experience with MModal or similar voice recognition systems.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $30.00 to $50.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.