Imaging Informatics Analyst (Hybrid)

Beth Israel Lahey Health

22h•$79,040 - $104,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Imaging Informatics Analyst contributes to the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) mission by implementing changes and updates to the PACS and Imaging Informatics systems and by supporting the department's informatics needs. This technical systems position is crucial for minimizing system downtime and maximizing system efficiency, thereby positively impacting physician, patient, and staff satisfaction. The role requires on-site work, supporting Winchester, MA, and other locations across Beth Israel Lahey Health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
At least 3 years experience in a clinical position in the medical field
At least 2 years Information Systems (IS) experience (A related IS degree may be considered in lieu of the IS experience).

Nice To Haves

Radiology IS experience
Knowledge of Epic Radiant, Meditech Magic, McKesson PACS, MModal voice recognition or similar systems

Responsibilities

Maintains the PACS (Picture Archive Communication System), keeps the system operating at maximum efficiency, applies upgrades, tests for problems and troubleshoots.
Maintain Radiology Information System by monitoring the interface work queue, running reports, addressing patient information issues between IT and other radiology systems, assisting modality technologists with workflow, and interacting with the BILH Radiant team.
Supports voice recognition dictation system, which includes managing radiologist templates and creation of macros.
Tests upgrades, patches, and new implementations with vendors.
Creates test plans for submission to system-wide change control.
Orients and trains staff as necessary for department and role specific use of information systems like RIS, PACS and voice.
Recommends and implements changes to maximize system efficiency, maintains documentations, and enhance the maximization, maintenance documentation, training and enhancement of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and other information systems utilized in the department.
Trains staff.
Collaborates with PACs Systems Coordinator and the IS department to maximize workflow improvement and ensures compliance with established protocols and accreditation standards.
Acts as a liaison with regard to system dictionaries.
Assists department users with problem resolution, by providing advice and troubleshooting issues.
Provides training, advice and direction to department staff on use of computer applications.
Explains and/or demonstrates appropriate techniques or methods.
Diagnoses and resolves problems related to module as needed.
Escalates and/or communicates with the system level.
Advises, updates and notifies Radiology management and staff of computer information, changes, and downtime.
Maintains necessary records and documentation of software compliance and accuracy.
Provides proper documentation of upgrades and communicates the changes to necessary end users.
Creates and runs clinical reports for Radiology Services as requested.
Develops, communicates, and implements radiology information policies and procedures to support Radiology functions.
Reviews and updates computer procedure manuals to meet accreditation requirements.
Reviews and maintains the department charge-master and maintains compliance and ensuring appropriate coding and billing.
Maintains knowledge of new technology or procedures in the department by reading appropriate literature and/or attending seminars and lectures.