PACS/RIS Associate

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

PACS Associate is responsible for the daily operations of the Picture Archiving and Communications Systems. PACS Associates have a foot in two worlds: clinical healthcare and information technology. For this reason, the most successful associates communicate clearly with highly technical network personnel, while understanding the diagnostic process of the radiologist. On-Call coverage is required to be a resource for Radiology Staff in PACS/RIS operations and their activities based upon established departmental policy. Must maintain a professional working relationship with all Radiology and other Hospital staff utilizing Radiology PACS / RIS systems. Must maintain a professional working relationship with all other Munson Health Care facilities. Contributes to the Radiology Team orientation and as such, is responsible for proper communication with appropriate Radiology Department Staff and other pertinent Radiology customers. Maintains working knowledge of Radiology PACS/RIS hardware and operating systems and is responsible for technical support on various parts of systems. Performs tasks related to maintaining a viable, on-going operating environment and demonstrates technical proficiency in key aspects of Radiology PACS/RIS technology. Systems: PACs/RIS systems include but not limited to Clario, M Modal, Intelerad, StatRad, Radius, CAMM, MRS, GE senoiris, Powerscribe, Ambra. A working knowledge of all of these systems is expected of the team member. The PACs Associate when taking call is expected to answer within 10 minutes maximum.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree with 3 years experience in Radiology, PACS/RIS and/or the Information Technology environment preferred. Degree must be in the Radiologic Sciences, Information Technology or other healthcare related field.
5 years of experience in a Radiology and/or Information Technology environment.

Responsibilities

Daily operations of the Picture Archiving and Communications Systems
Communicate clearly with highly technical network personnel
Understanding the diagnostic process of the radiologist
On-Call coverage is required to be a resource for Radiology Staff in PACS/RIS operations
Maintain a professional working relationship with all Radiology and other Hospital staff utilizing Radiology PACS / RIS systems
Maintain a professional working relationship with all other Munson Health Care facilities
Contributes to the Radiology Team orientation
Responsible for proper communication with appropriate Radiology Department Staff and other pertinent Radiology customers
Maintains working knowledge of Radiology PACS/RIS hardware and operating systems
Responsible for technical support on various parts of systems
Performs tasks related to maintaining a viable, on-going operating environment
Demonstrates technical proficiency in key aspects of Radiology PACS/RIS technology
Working knowledge of PACs/RIS systems including but not limited to Clario, M Modal, Intelerad, StatRad, Radius, CAMM, MRS, GE senoiris, Powerscribe, Ambra
The PACs Associate when taking call is expected to answer within 10 minutes maximum.