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Responsibilities The PACS Administrator job family orchestrates a complex set of functions to achieve successful imaging informatics through infrastructure/technical planning, implementation and support activities for medical imaging and PACS applications. This includes managing user accounts, maintaining system security, performing backups, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PACS systems and a proven track record of success in a healthcare IT environment. These individuals have a foot in two worlds: clinical healthcare and information technology. To be successful, PACS Administrators work closely with IT support teams to ensure seamless and quality IT support for CommonSpirit customers and alignment with CommonSpirits IT standards, controls and governance. PACS administrators should be able to communicate clearly with highly technical personnel, while understanding the diagnostic process of the imaging department staff and radiologist or cardiologist. 100% onsite position. Oversee the complete administration of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and related medical imaging applications infrastructure. Lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of PACS and related medical imaging applications software and hardware components. Contribute to the resolution and documentation of major incidents and outages to our production environment. Collaborate closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient use of the PACS system. Proactively monitor and optimize PACS performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure uninterrupted access to medical imaging data. Provide advanced technical support and training to end-users, troubleshooting complex PACS-related problems. Implements process changes, collects data, and makes recommendations to expedite workflow. Monitors systems, interfaces, and integration pieces to include daily QC reports. Maintains an up-to-date understanding and working knowledge of the processes involved. Responds appropriately to requests and concerns from users or others affected by the systems. Informs all medical imaging leadership of changes, problems, and upgrades to PACS and related medical imaging applications Provide user training and technical support for PACS-related applications and activities. Implement and enforce data security protocols to safeguard patient information within the PACS and associated medical imaging applications. Work with the cyber security team do Implement and validate robust data security measures to safeguard patient information stored within the PACS. Interface with IT teams to integrate PACS seamlessly with other healthcare information systems and technologies. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance and upgrade PACS capabilities. Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation related to PACS configuration, procedures, and protocols. Lead the planning and execution of PACS upgrades, migrations, and expansions. Covers call and meet all SLAs. Must live within one hour of one of the facilities that the employee supports. The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors Other upon hire or equivalent job experience in Medical Imaging related field, computer science, Health Informatics, clinical imaging technology Required and 3+ years of experience in PACS administration including hands-on involvement in system implementation and optimization Required. Proficiency in PACS software and hardware technologies, with a deep understanding of medical imaging workflows and terminology Upon Hire Required Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Upon Hire Required In-depth knowledge of data security regulations and compliance standards in healthcare Upon Hire Required Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex PACS challenges Upon Hire Required Leadership skills to guide a team and coordinate PACS-related activities Upon Hire Required Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills Upon Hire Required Continuous learning mindset to stay current with advancements in the PACS field Upon Hire Required Overview Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health at Home

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