PACS Specialist, Full-time, Day shift

Adventist Health•Lodi, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Manages the installation, daily maintenance, training and support of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for the diagnostic imaging department. Oversees PACS support staff and imaging informatics library staff.

Requirements

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Five years' information technology (IT) and imaging informatics experience: Preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree: Preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the daily operation of the PACS, monitoring and troubleshooting as needed.
Works closely with the information technology (IT) department to coordinate installation and upgrades, maintain system functionality and minimize downtime.
Maintains PACS security, adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and complying with local, state and federal regulations.
Trains and supports medical, technical and clerical staff on PACS.
Serves as key resource for system issues and user questions.
Develops dictation processes and trains new voice recognition (VR) system users.
Develops, documents and communicates PACS policies and procedures.
Manages PACS support staff and imaging informatics library staff, including scheduling and resource allocation.
Implements the installation, training and maintenance of PowerScribe and Document Scanners throughout the system.
Maintains daily support of workflow to PACS from departments outside of radiology (Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, ECHO & Vascular Lab, Fetal Imaging, and 3-D Lab).
Collaborates with health information management and business offices to address charging and coding issues on radiology accounts.
Prepares, analyzes and distributes PACS statistical reports to support imaging leadership, radiologists and billing offices.
Keeps abreast of new methods, technologies and industry trends that may affect the PACS network.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.