Imaging Informatics Systems Analyst - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging

Position Overview

The Imaging Informatics Systems Analyst position within the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging at UTHealth Houston is seeking candidates with a strong background in Linux server and workstation operating systems, RIS/PACS, and Voice Recognition digital dictation software.

Scope of Responsibility

• Perform initial configuration and testing of RIS/PACS installations
• Be responsible for the daily operations of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging's informatics and RIS/PACS Systems
• Train physicians, clinicians, technologists, and other hospital partners in the use of RIS/PACS systems and installation of software and applications on user systems
• Provide project management services for the IT staff and department
• Execute project initiation including detailed review of business requirements and prepare data and biomedical informatics metrics
• Manage risk and control quality, and assist with the initiation of internal, enterprise-wide level projects as requested
• Collaborate with interface engine teams and other teams to get HL7 messages and DICOM images to teleradiology work locations

Key Accountabilities

• Access Epic Radiant RIS, Fujifilm Synapse PACS and PowerScribe One Reporting System to extract clinical data and provide statistical analysis to Vice Chair of Imaging Informatics and to the Chair of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging department
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Redhat, Centos, and Ubuntu Linux server & workstation operating systems for imaging research devices
• Assess and solve technical problems related to RIS/ PACS and Voice Recognition and digital dictation software
• Provide high-end applications support for all medical imaging systems the Department currently uses
• Provide project management support with work breakdown structures to maximize efficiency for imaging workflows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills

• Familiarity with X-CAT distributed computing management software to assist with Linux cluster administration
• Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) by American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) preferred
• Radiography (R) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) by Red Hat (RH) preferred
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) by Red Hat (RH) preferred
• Breast Sonography (BS) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum Experience: 5 Years Of RIS/ PACS Administration Experience Required