Imaging Informatics Analyst, Sr.

Texas Children's Hospital•Austin, TX

About The Position

Ensures department workflow from examination scheduling, image acquisition, and reporting through enterprise image access and viewing Directly assists users to resolve problems with application use Provides technical support for hardware and software problems, interacting in person and via telephone Analyzes, conducts, implements, and controls system design, configuration, modification, and upgrades of Pediatric Radiology information systems Supports system installation through the implementation cycle Coordinates implementation and upgrades of small, complex, and special Projects Actively takes on lead roles in bringing in upgrades or new technologies online to RIS, PACS, and Voice Recognition systems Coordinates activities and information dissemination and assists with informatics service vendors and other support areas Monitors data integrity and provides Modality Worklist support Provides support and oversight to users as well as other support staff to ensure rules and regulations are followed, and appropriate workflow and regulatory compliance for any stored information in all supported systems Participates in continuing education and in-service programs by attending section meeting, workshops, user group meetings and seminars; reads professional publications and reviews procedure manuals; attends classes Captures information from user regarding problems and assesses extent of crisis Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families. To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED required
9 years of information systems experience in a radiology department or medical setting, including 2 years of experience in project management or project implementation required
A bachelor's degree in computer science, system management or other related field may substitute for four years of experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in RIS systems administration support, certification in a medical field, RHIT, certifications in project management, computer systems administration, and/or imaging informatics

Responsibilities

Ensures department workflow from examination scheduling, image acquisition, and reporting through enterprise image access and viewing
Directly assists users to resolve problems with application use
Provides technical support for hardware and software problems, interacting in person and via telephone
Analyzes, conducts, implements, and controls system design, configuration, modification, and upgrades of Pediatric Radiology information systems
Supports system installation through the implementation cycle
Coordinates implementation and upgrades of small, complex, and special Projects
Actively takes on lead roles in bringing in upgrades or new technologies online to RIS, PACS, and Voice Recognition systems
Coordinates activities and information dissemination and assists with informatics service vendors and other support areas
Monitors data integrity and provides Modality Worklist support
Provides support and oversight to users as well as other support staff to ensure rules and regulations are followed, and appropriate workflow and regulatory compliance for any stored information in all supported systems
Participates in continuing education and in-service programs by attending section meeting, workshops, user group meetings and seminars; reads professional publications and reviews procedure manuals; attends classes
Captures information from user regarding problems and assesses extent of crisis