PACS Analyst, FT

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. College Degree (A.S., B.S or similar) in a field of study such as business, IS, or Healthcare related area preferred. Two years of experience with PAC Analyst duties or related experience is required.

2. Training and Experience:

Two years of PACS Digital Imaging System Implementation experience preferred. Two years of digital Imaging workflow experience highly desired. Experience supporting radiology specific end user computer hardware. Experience supporting distributed network computing environment.

3. Job Knowledge: Ability to perform duties related to making sure the PACS is maintained across Unity Health Organization. Ability to educate physicians and staff of changes and educate new users. Ability to gain knowledge of the organization’s PACS system(s) and perform any needed duties. Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, and patients in a calm professional manner.

4. Safety Sensitive: NO

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION:

While working under the direction of the PACS Administrator, the PACS Analyst will collaborate independently with Physicians, Clinicians, End Users, Radiology, IT and other personnel to develop and deploy electronic applications or new functionality that are associated with the Organization’s PACS system. Independently able to perform assessment of clinical workflow processes, identify gaps, identify needed process changes, and help in developing future workflows related to the implementation of new solutions or functionality with team members.

Assists in training team to use system correctly and provide education on new applications or functionality. Actively participates in the support of facilities through the implementation, activation and post-live support phases of Digital Imaging projects. Demonstrates initiative to put forth additional effort when required by volunteering for additional assignments and test events. Communicates with users, team members, or any other support regarding job status and/or potential problems. Ability to assist the PACS Administrator to facilitate, plan, coordinate, and lead special projects using management skills, tools, and IT methodologies.