PACS Assistant, Full Time, First Shift, Radiology

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Full-Time PACS Assistant in the Radiology Department at the West Chester Hospital. You will assist with image management, transmission, printing, and filing, ensuring smooth workflow for attending physicians and radiologists.

You will also help with equipment management, front desk coverage when needed, and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. 1–2 years of related experience is preferred, and a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to operate imaging printing and storage equipment.
• Knowledge of PACS and RIS workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage image flow: select studies for distribution, viewing, printing or burning.
• Transmit images to clinical devices for physicians and radiologists.
• Print images with appropriate formatting, windowing and leveling.
• File imaging media ( CDs, DVDs ) in storage area and burn CDs for referring physicians and patients.
• Document scanning and equipment management for imaging devices.
• Maintain safe environment for patients and staff; assist at front desk as needed.

Skills

Image management

PACS systems

RIS knowledge

CD burning

Front desk support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UC Health is hiring a Full-Time PACS Assistant for the Radiology Department at the West Chester Hospital.

Under the direction of the Divisional Director if Radiology or Imaging Services Manager, the PACS Assistant Coordinator, manages the flow of information within the Imaging Services Department pertinent to the Picture Archiving and Communications System and the Radiology Information System.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for image management which includes the following tasks:

• Select appropriate studies for distribution, viewing, printing or burning.
• Transmit images to appropriate clinical devices for attending physicians and radiologists.
• Print images formatting, windowing and leveling as needed.
• Filing imaging media, CDs, DVDs in computer storage area.
• Burn CDs for referring physicians and patients.
• Document scanning.

Responsible for equipment management for Imaging to include the following tasks.:

• Learn basic operation of printing devices for PACS (load film, clear jams, load CDs, etc.
• Cleaning workstation environments.
• Fax machine supplies.
• Has knowledge of all processing systems used in the Radiology Department; able to fill in at front desk in Radiology and able to make quick decisions when necessary.
• Maintains environment of safety for patients, self, and others.
• Maintain film library; purge old films when permitted.

Performs other job duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience, preferred

Join our team as a PACS Assistant in the Radiology department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.