PACS Coordinator

(PACS) Picture Archiving and Communications Coordinator

Position Summary

The PACS Coordinator si responsible for day-to-day operation of PACS equipment including image workflow, archiving, auto routing, and prefetching and other related activities, oversees equipment maintenance and systems testing, upgrading, and installing, acts as liaison between the Radiology department and customers, works closely with unit operations managers to

ensure timely and complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS system as wel as network transmission, RIS validation, and exceptions handling.

Act as point of contact for al upgrades and installs. The position serves as the key

communicator regarding the consistent value associated with digital image distribution

Interfaces with PACS vendors, modality vendors, radiologists and hospital staff regarding PACS / RIS issues. Acts as liaison between radiology and other departments related to medical

imaging initiatives and procedures and assisting with existing ro new medical imaging endeavors.

Responsible for Database maintenance, interface processes monitoring and troubleshooting and reconciles exams that may be incomplete. Address system and user problems. Address report quality issues, including addendums. Interact with vendor to try and resolve recognition issues experienced by Providers. Troubleshoots and resolves problems, including the resolution of technical problems as needed, on an ongoing basis.

May initiate, facilitate or lead meetings with end-user/business owner and

other technical teams.

PACS administrator demonstrates independence and participation in team projects: translating

customer needs, meeting deliverables, status reporting, and managing customer relationships and expectations.

Assigned to various work/projects ni Radiology and IT.. and demonstrates an ability ot successfuly complete assigned tasks/assignments, proactively communicate with manager to prioritize workflow and mitigate risks, track issues and provide solution oriented escalation, and understand project management methodologies.

Will be required to participate in after hours on-call support activities Position Duties and Responsibilities

• PACS management, maintenance and troubleshooting
• End-user training
• Workflow management and redesign
• Radiologist/Physician relations
• System Administration and integration

• Development of PACS policies and guidelines • Vendor management

03/2009

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PACS Coordinator

One year experience with PACS (Picture Archive and Communication System)

equipment.

Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Must be able ot work effectively communicate across al staff/management levels both written and verbally.

Experience with internal IT support and friendly helpful attitude is a must.

Must be a team player and adaptable. PHYSICAL DEMAND ANALYSIS

1. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

2. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:

3. HEARING REQUIREMENTS:

4. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety

Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment with safety.

Ability to understand and translate auditory communications with safety

Office working conditions: Normal

Patient Care Areas: With safety precautions