PACS ADMINISTRATOR

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 92,244,000 - 115,517,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo/Indian Preference

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is seeking a PACS/Radiology Information System specialist to monitor imaging networks, ensure accurate patient data transfer, and maintain system uptime. You will coordinate with radiologists, technologists, IT and HIM to keep the PACS environment stable and compliant.

The role requires experience with HIT/RIS/PACS, an associate degree, and relevant certifications. Navajo Nation preference applies; this position emphasizes collaborative problem solving

Qualifications

• Two years of direct work experience in HIT and/or Radiology PACS systems.
• Knowledge of PACS workflows, imaging data labeling and transfer.
• Ability to troubleshoot PACS and coordinate with radiology staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical areas with Radiology imaging access to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Ensure cross-system image transfer with correct patient data and labeling.
• Check PACS daily for accuracy and resolve errors; liaise with IT and radiology staff.
• Provide end-user training and support for PACS functionalities.
• Coordinate with radiologists, technologists and HIM for seamless PACS operation.
• Respond to on-call requests and maintain 24/7 system maintenance.

Skills

PACS systems

Radiology IT liaison

HIT knowledge

Education

Associate degree in RIS/HIT/IT

Job description

• APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE**
• RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

Job Details

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Hourly Range: $32.25/hour - $40.31/hour

• APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE**
• RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

Description

Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

• Conducts daily monitoring of all clinical areas with Radiology imaging access to ensure all staff are able to access Radiology Images adequately to maintain continuity of patient care. Provide imaging management and support to those areas that need assistance and implements solutions for recurrent problems.
• Ensure that all Radiology images cross between systems expediently and ensure all images are correctly labeled and transferred with correct patient data.
• Check the PACS system daily to ensure accuracy, troubleshoot and resolve any issues or errors that are found or reported.
• Act as a liaison for Radiology Services and Medical Staff who may need assistance in learning how to work with the varying imaging systems on viewing images, retrieving reports, and ordering exams.
• Act as liaison between Radiology Services and Information Technology (IT) and Healthcare Technology Management staff to ensure that all systems are working in unison effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that the latest software updates/revisions being implemented in the hospital are compatible with the Radiology System and contingency plans are in place in case of emergencies.
• Conduct daily checks on the Radiology UPS equipment and all other programs to maintain quality output and meet system specifications.
• Work with EHR Clinical Applications Coordinator to ensure that the Radiology Department’s portion of the EHR and RPMS programs are up to date and to ensure information accuracy to help maintain the hospital’s overall compliance.
• Implement new PACS systems and functionality.
• Monitor and administer all PACS related portals.
• Monitor and communicate unread/unreconciled exams to clinical teams on a daily basis.
• Provide training and support to end-users on PACS functionalities.
• Manage and maintain the primary PACS system in collaboration with vendors and strategic partners.
• Assist with managing, supporting, interfacing or training of various PACS systems used by groups with whom FDIHB has contractual reading relationships.
• Reconcile and troubleshoot daily report distribution to referring physicians.
• Coordinate with Radiologists, Technologists, IT and Health Information Management staff to ensure seamless operation of the PACS system.
• Respond to on call services in a timely manner.
• Provide 24/7 maintenance of systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Two (2) years of direct work experience in Health Information Technology (HIT) and/or Radiology PACS systems.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Radiology Information System (RIS), Health Information Technology (HIT), or Information Technology (IT).

Licensure/Certifications

• Certified PACS Associate (CPAS) through the PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA) and must maintain certification. OR
• Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) through the American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) and must maintain certification.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.