PACS Administrator, Information Technology, UofL Health, First shift

Overview

University of Louisville Medical Center PACS Administrator is responsible for managing the operations, system maintenance and quality control activities of the medical imaging and cardiology Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) as well as the supporting applications such as Powerscribe 360, Powershare, TeraRecon, Magview, etc.

PACS administrators support the mission of the organization which is We are an academic medical center, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people through research, education, clinical care, and community service.

We embrace the opportunity to teach others, to learn from our partners, and to care for patients in our community with skill and dignity.

We build upon our rich history of medical innovation and community service to improve the lives of those in our care. Our mission is exemplified in our exceptional, compassionate, and high quality medical care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values :
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
• Maintains, monitors and troubleshoots systems to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Collaborates with all departments to assist with patient flow and process improvement. Participates with the development of operating standards, protocols, and administrative policies and procedures in accordance with compliance and governing bodies.
• Works closely with vendors, corporate management, and medical imaging to oversee and coordinate strategic planning for medical imaging initiatives.
• Acts as liaison between clinical departments, biomed, and other internal departments, vendors, and outside agencies to ensure the delivery of timely and efficient services and problem resolution.
• Serves as a resource for the PACS applications and acts as a consultant for advanced troubleshooting needs.
• Responsible for recommending and presenting budget requests for medical equipment and applications.
• Provides leadership to achieve optimal operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes.
• Supports change and is responsible for the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals / objectives and process improvement activities during project implementation.

Qualifications

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred) :

• Required : Two to five years of PACS / RIS or other imaging and integration support experience.
• Required : Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare discipline or information systems discipline.
• Preferred : Radiology and / or Cardiology Experience

Experience (required and preferred) :

• Required : Professionally appropriate verbal and written presentation skills.
• Required : Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Required : Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Required : Ability to work on tight deadlines.
14 days ago