PACS Assistant, Full Time, First Shift, Radiology

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time PACS Assistant for the Radiology Department at West Chester Hospital. Under the direction of the Divisional Director of Radiology or the Imaging Services Manager, the PACS Assistant Coordinator manages the flow of information within the Imaging Services Department related to the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) and the Radiology Information System (RIS). The role handles image and equipment management, supports department processing systems, and helps maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and others. The position is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. UC Health works in partnership with the University of Cincinnati and combines clinical care with research and teaching.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Select appropriate studies for distribution, viewing, printing, or burning.
Transmit images to clinical devices for attending physicians and radiologists.
Print images and format, window, and level them as needed.
File imaging media, including CDs and DVDs, in the computer storage area.
Burn CDs for referring physicians and patients.
Perform document scanning.
Learn and perform basic operation of PACS printing devices, including loading film and CDs and clearing jams.
Clean workstation environments and maintain fax machine supplies.
Maintain knowledge of processing systems used in the Radiology Department.
Provide front-desk coverage in Radiology and make quick decisions when necessary.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
Maintain the film library and purge old films when permitted.
Perform other job duties as assigned.