Assistant PACS

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s of Alabama is seeking a PACS Assistant to distribute DICOM Images and Imaging Results to patients, families, physicians and clinical staff. You will act as a first level support contact for the system and escalate issues to the PACS Administrator.

You will provide daily operational support and serve as a primary contact in Radiology for media import/export, working independently. The role requires strong troubleshooting, communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 2 years of job experience as staff level with specialization in Imaging Diagnostic.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary:

The PACS Assistant is responsible for the distribution of DICOM Images and Imaging Results to all Children’s of Alabama customers (patient, parents, physicians and other clinical staff.) This position will serve as first level support to the system users and will subsequently communicate issues to the PACS Administrator(s). This resource will provide daily operational support to system users. This resource will be a primary contact in the radiology department for media import/export. This position will demonstrate the ability to work independently.

The PACS Assistant must possess good trouble shooting, communication, customer service and organizational skills. They must have a firm commitment to quality and must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of trust, innovation, team collaboration, compassion for employees, patients and families, commitment to children, motivation, professionalism, and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.

Other information:

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office experience to include Excel and Word.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Imaging Diagnostic

The Radiology Administration department contains a variety of different jobs that all support the Imaging department. The Imaging department consist of the X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine/PET departments. The Radiology Administration department jobs include: Imaging Divisional Director who is responsible for the management of the imaging department. Imaging Educator who provides education support for the imaging staff. PACS Manager, PACS Administrators, & PACS Assistants who support IT systems in Imaging. Imaging Assistants & Senior Imaging Assistants who staff the front desk in Imaging where patients are greeted, registered, and imaging exam orders are placed. Divisional Secretaries who support the Imaging Divisional Director and the Radiologists.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts