What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACS Specialist, Full Time position at Adventist Health?
In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.
Job Summary:
Manages the installation, daily maintenance, training and support of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for the diagnostic imaging department. Oversees PACS support staff and imaging informatics library staff.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
- Five years' information technology (IT) and imaging informatics experience: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Manages the daily operation of the PACS, monitoring and troubleshooting as needed. Works closely with the information technology (IT) department to coordinate installation and upgrades, maintain system functionality and minimize downtime. Maintains PACS security, adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and complying with local, state and federal regulations.
- Trains and supports medical, technical and clerical staff on PACS. Serves as key resource for system issues and user questions. Develops dictation processes and trains new voice recognition (VR) system users. Develops, documents and communicates PACS policies and procedures.
- Manages PACS support staff and imaging informatics library staff, including scheduling and resource allocation. Implements the installation, training and maintenance of PowerScribe and Document Scanners throughout the system. Maintains daily support of workflow to PACS from departments outside of radiology (Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, ECHO & Vascular Lab, Fetal Imaging, and 3-D Lab).
- Collaborates with health information management and business offices to address charging and coding issues on radiology accounts. Prepares, analyzes and distributes PACS statistical reports to support imaging leadership, radiologists and billing offices.
- Keeps abreast of new methods, technologies and industry trends that may affect the PACS network.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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