Imaging Informatics Analyst

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a skilled Imaging Informatics professional to maintain PACS and Radiology Information System operations on-site in Winchester, MA, and at other Beth Israel Lahey Health locations. The role requires upgrading systems, testing changes, and supporting radiology workflow to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years clinical medical experience, and 2+ years IS experience, with knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field. At least 3 years experience in a clinical position in the medical field and at least 2 years Information Systems (IS) experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the PACS to run at maximum efficiency and applies upgrades.
• Tests upgrades, patches, and new implementations with vendors and creates test plans.
• Trains staff on use of information systems such as RIS, PACS, and voice.
• Acts as liaison to maximize workflow and ensures compliance with accreditation standards.

Skills

PACS maintenance

Radiology IS experience

Epic Radiant

Meditech Magic

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

McKesson PACS

MModal voice recognition

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. This position will require on-site work, supporting Winchester, MA and other locations across Beth Israel Lahey Health. Contributes to the BILH's mission by implementing changes and updates to the PACS and Imaging Informatics systems and by supporting the departments informatics needs. This technical systems position will have an impact on physician, patient and staff satisfaction by minimizing system downtime and maximizing system efficiency.

Job Description

As part of the Imaging PACS team, this position maintains the PACS (Picture Archive Communication System), keeps the system operating at maximum efficiency, applies upgrades, tests for problems and troubleshoots. Maintains the Radiology Information System by monitoring the interface work queue, running reports, addressing patient information issues between IT and other radiology systems, assisting modality technologists with workflow, and interacting with the BILH Radiant team. Supports voice recognition dictation system, which includes managing radiologist templates and creation of macros. Tests upgrades, patches, and new implementations with vendors. Creates test plans for submission to system-wide change control. Orients and trains staff as necessary for department and role specific use of information systems like RIS, PACS and voice. Recommends and implements changes to maximize system efficiency, maintains documentation, and enhances the maximization, maintenance documentation, training and enhancement of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and other information systems utilized in the department. Trains staff. Collaborates with PACS Systems Coordinator and the IS department to maximize workflow improvement and ensures compliance with established protocols and accreditation standards. Acts as a liaison with regard to system dictionaries. Assists department users with problem resolution, by providing advice and troubleshooting issues. Provides training, advice and direction to department staff on use of computer applications. Explains and/or demonstrates appropriate techniques or methods. Diagnoses and resolves problems related to modules as needed. Escalates and/or communicates with the system level. Advises, updates and notifies Radiology management and staff of computer information, changes, and downtime. Maintains necessary records and documentation of software compliance and accuracy. Provides proper documentation of upgrades and communicates the changes to necessary end users. Creates and runs clinical reports for Radiology Services as requested. Develops, communicates, and implements radiology information policies and procedures to support Radiology functions. Reviews and updates computer procedure manuals to meet accreditation requirements. Reviews and maintains the department charge-master and maintains compliance and ensuring appropriate coding and billing. Maintains knowledge of new technology or procedures in the department by reading appropriate literature and/or attending seminars and lectures.

Education / Education Required

Bachelor's degree in related field. At least 3 years experience in a clinical position in the medical field and at least 2 years Information Systems (IS) experience. A related IS degree may be considered in lieu of the IS experience.

Preferred

Radiology IS experience. Knowledge of Epic Radiant, Meditech Magic, McKesson PACS, MModal voice recognition or similar systems.

Pay Range

$80,000.00 USD - $120,000.00 USD

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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