Enterprise Imaging Analyst - 141215

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego at Hillcrest conducts Clinical Imaging IT, focusing on design and management of software, hardware, and databases for imaging systems used in clinical practice and research. The role requires applying theory to practice and independent handling of responsibilities across projects of medium size.

Candidates should have extensive IT/clinical imaging experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to implement updates and upgrades while staying current with regulations and

Qualifications

• 7 years related IT/clinical imaging experience or a bachelor's plus 3 years.
• Fluency in hardware, software and database administration.
• Detail oriented with time and priority management.
• Strong communication skills for end users.
• Ability to manage mid-size projects.
• Documentation, reporting and metrics experience.
• Ability to implement releases and upgrades.
• Work with senior staff across departments.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains software, hardware and databases at various levels of complexity.
• Ensure data integrity, file management, workflows and data streams.
• Troubleshoot escalated hardware/software issues of moderate complexity.
• Collaborate on projects to customize functions and test upgrades.
• Design and conduct training in workflows, hardware and operating systems.
• Stay current on regulations and trends; propose complex solutions and automated tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IT experience

Clinical imaging systems

Hardware administration

Software administration

Database administration

Communication skills

Project management

Documentation and metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Database management software

QA testing tools

Job description

This position will be exclusively onsite at the Hillcrest location.

DESCRIPTION

Clinical Imaging IT involves the design and management of software, hardware and databases for a clinical imaging system(s), used in clinical practice and / or research. Supports a secured network for the transmission of patient information, workstations for interpreting and reviewing images, and archives for the storage and retrieval of images and reports. Provides technical training and assistance to users.

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Uses experience as a seasoned clinical imaging systems professional with a broad understanding of clinical imaging systems. Applies skills to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or to portions of large projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains the software, hardware and / or databases for at all levels of complexity.
• Activities include data integrity and utilization, file management, workflows, end user needs and integration of data streams.
• Troubleshoots escalated issues of moderate complexity in regards to hardware / software; performs research as needed to address challenging problems.
• Works on project teams to customize functions, implement software algorithms, integrate systems, develop and conduct quality assurance tests and determine need for appropriate upgrades.
• Designs and conducts training in workflows and processes, hardware, and operating systems to improve user productivity and efficiency.
• Stays current on regulations, advances, and trends in the field of clinical imaging and makes proposals to management for complex solutions and automated tools to optimize the use and storage of clinical images.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training. Related experience: IT / clinical imaging systems experience.
• Proven fluency and skills in relevant hardware, software and / or database administration, including development, implementation, maintenance, user support, and system testing and evaluation.
• Detail oriented, with proven ability to manage time, tasks and competing priorities. Ability to effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise. Ability to manage mid-size projects.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to convey complex information to end users at all professional and technical levels.
• Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to quickly identify complex problems, and develop, test, and implement effective solutions.
• Skilled in documentation, reporting and applying metrics to measure, evaluate and test performance.
• Ability to implement new releases, and upgrades.
• Ability to work with senior staff and managers in across departments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of clinical IT operations, clinical IT systems and complex concepts, principles, methodologies, and best practices involved with managing, storing, and transferring medical content.
• Knowledge of clinical image workflows and systems.
• Experience with phone support for IT solutions and/or direct management of IT physical resources (computer workstations, network attached technologies).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $100,100 - $187,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.94 - $89.80

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).