PACS Specialist, Full-time, Day shift

About the role

Manages the installation, daily maintenance, training and support of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for the diagnostic imaging department. Oversees PACS support staff and imaging informatics library staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operation of the PACS, monitoring and troubleshooting as needed.
• Works closely with the information technology (IT) department to coordinate installation and upgrades, maintain system functionality and minimize downtime.
• Maintains PACS security, adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and complying with local, state and federal regulations.
• Trains and supports medical, technical and clerical staff on PACS.
• Serves as key resource for system issues and user questions.
• Develops dictation processes and trains new voice recognition (VR) system users.
• Develops, documents and communicates PACS policies and procedures.
• Manages PACS support staff and imaging informatics library staff, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Implements the installation, training and maintenance of PowerScribe and Document Scanners throughout the system.
• Maintains daily support of workflow to PACS from departments outside of radiology (Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, ECHO & Vascular Lab, Fetal Imaging, and 3-D Lab).
• Collaborates with health information management and business offices to address charging and coding issues on radiology accounts.
• Prepares, analyzes and distributes PACS statistical reports to support imaging leadership, radiologists and billing offices.
• Keeps abreast of new methods, technologies and industry trends that may affect the PACS network.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience: Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required Bachelor's Degree: Preferred Five years' information technology (IT) and imaging informatics experience: Preferred

Qualifications

Essential Functions: Manage the daily operation of the PACS, monitor and troubleshoot as needed. Coordinate installation and upgrades, maintain system functionality and minimize downtime. Maintain PACS security, adhere to HIPAA and comply with local, state and federal regulations. Train and support medical, technical and clerical staff on PACS. Serve as key resource for system issues and user questions. Develop dictation processes and train new voice recognition (VR) system users. Develop, document and communicate PACS policies and procedures. Manage PACS support staff and imaging informatics library staff, including scheduling and resource allocation. Implement the installation, training and maintenance of PowerScribe and Document Scanners throughout the system. Maintain daily support of workflow to PACS from departments outside of radiology (Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, ECHO & Vascular Lab, Fetal Imaging, and 3-D Lab). Collaborate with health information management and business offices to address charging and coding issues on radiology accounts. Prepare, analyze and distribute PACS statistical reports to support imaging leadership, radiologists and billing offices. Keep abreast of new methods, technologies and industry trends that may affect the PACS network.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $40.63 to $60.89. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Locations

Lodi, CA, United States

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Schedule

8 Hours