Diagnostic Imaging Imaging Systems Admin

Cedars-Sinai•Beverly Hills, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Systems Administrator is a member of the Diagnostic Imaging Department responsible for supporting imaging operations, workflow, and development. This role engages all aspects of digital imaging workflows including image acquisition and processing, image distribution and storage, image visualization and interpretation, reporting, and communications. The Imaging Systems Administrator must have a solid background in both imaging technology and information systems, as this position often bridges Imaging with other clinical areas and Enterprise Imaging Information Systems (EIS). This individual may be responsible for providing support to areas such as PACS, RIS, DICOM integration and validation, PACS quality control and assurance, and digital imaging operations. The Imaging Systems Administrator interacts with all sections of the imaging department, providing operational support and technical guidance. Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare, known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients, developing new approaches to treatment, and educating tomorrow's health professionals. The organization also demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Requirements

Solid background in both imaging technology and information systems.
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.

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.