Diagnostic Imaging Imaging Systems Admin

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is a leading hospital, recognized for its excellence and employee engagement. The Imaging Systems Administrator is a key member of the Diagnostic Imaging Department, responsible for supporting imaging operations, workflow, and development. This role encompasses all aspects of digital imaging workflows, including image acquisition, processing, distribution, storage, visualization, interpretation, reporting, and communications. The administrator requires a strong background in both imaging technology and information systems, often serving as a bridge between Imaging and other clinical areas, as well as Enterprise Imaging Information Systems (EIS). Responsibilities may include providing support for PACS, RIS, DICOM integration and validation, PACS quality control and assurance, and general digital imaging operations. The Imaging Systems Administrator collaborates with all sections of the imaging department, offering operational support and technical guidance, and must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
3 years Experience in imaging technology required
Imaging CA Radiologic Tech license (California Department of Health –Radiologic Health Branch X-RayPermit with Digital Certification and at least one other specialty) required

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Computer Science, Imaging Technology or equivalent preferred
3 years Experience as an Imaging Systems Administrator preferred
3 years Extensive experience in DICOM modality integration and validation preferred

Responsibilities

Supports Imaging operations, workflows, and development.
Performs Imaging study reconciliation on PACS, PACS Viewer, VNA, and broker.
Performs initial troubleshooting and problem escalation of issues associated with PACS, RIS, or other imaging information systems. As appropriate, work with vendor, EIS, or other support until issue is resolved.
Performs imaging modality integration with PACS and/or RIS including assessment of needs, configuration and validation.
Supports radiologists and reading room environment including application support, display protocols, worklist filters, diagnostic workstation, reporting systems, and peripheral device support.
Assists with PACS Quality Control and Assurance, as well as any ongoing PACS QI projects.
Provides input and recommendations on development of imaging informatics workflow policies and procedures.
Assists with the administration of medical imaging regulations and standards, such as HIPAA and DICOM.
Performs administrative duties associated with routine maintenance and updates to CSLink and Cadence, in accordance with assigned privileges and designated workflow.
Assists EIS with issues concerning the web based viewing of Imaging reports and images throughout Cedars and its community.
Retrieves and secures release of patient imaging records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, accreditation, and departmental policies.
Performs planning, testing, training and validation during systems change management (e.g. CS-Link).
Assess impact of change management on downstream clinical systems including RIS, PACS and imaging modalities.