What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACS Administrator position at Singing River Health System?
PACS Administrator Position Overview The PACS Administrator maintains an in-depth knowledge of the software functionality and clinical workflows. He/She works closely with the Clinical Application teams, Information Systems and Clinical department directors to ensure proper operation of all assigned systems as expected. Additional Information This is not a remote position. Prior PACS experience preferred. Ideal candidates will have a background in or experience with radiology modalities: CT, X-Ray, MRI, Cath Lab. Education Strong information technology background with an emphasis in system administration and networking preferred. Physical Demands: Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm | Holidays & Weekends as needed | On-Call Required | |
2809 Denny Avenue
Pascagoula, Mississippi
United States
The PACS Administrator designs, builds, tests, validates and provides application management, end user training, support and system testing to Radiology / Cardiology PACS and EKG. He/She provides equipment support to radiation dictation software; EKG transmission; Vascular reporting; Laparoscopic Imaging; Sleep Study; EEG Systems; remote radiology reading; Heartburn software; and assigned portions of the HER and other systems as assigned.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Associate’s degree in a clinical discipline or computer science field required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
License
Clinical licensure as applicable.
Certification
N/A
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in radiology or cardiology operations and/or health care project management required.
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Out of state travel for education purposes required. May require traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation.
Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio).
Must have an understanding of desktop operating systems software and Web browser use (Internet Explorer). Must be familiar with specific PACS and radiology information systems applications.
