PACS ADMINISTRATOR - RADIOLOGY (FT) at Cody Regional Health – Cody, Wyoming

JOB TITLE: PACS Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
REPORTS TO: Radiology Director

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for PACS Administration, maintenance of reports, mammography intake coordinator, creation of monthly/quarterly/annual reports related to department and mammography, may also support front office and minor imaging exams (i.e. X-rays, DEXA, etc.).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current Wyoming Radiologic Technologist license.
• Current ARRT certification.
• CIIP (ADII) required or obtained within 2 years of hire

EXPERIENCE
Preferred PACS Administration and/or Information Technology. Radiologic Technology

SKILLS

• Must possess general radiology skill sets to support diagnostic imaging as needed.
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations.
• Must be well motivated, organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.
• Must know medical terminology.
• Must have Information Technology (IT) exposure.
• Must have project management skills.
• DICOM / HL7

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BLS (AHA)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains organized PACS system.
• As PACs Administrator, this person will assist in and/or be responsible for day-to-day operations of PACS equipment, including but not limited to image workflow, archiving, auto-routing, reconciling charges and reports, pre-fetching of prior exams and other related activities.
• Consistently check job manager to ensure processes are actively moving through the system.
• Assist in training of personnel and providers.
• Responsible for mammography intake coordination, including but not limited to letter distribution/ mammography and radiology statistics.
• Support building new orderables and charges working directly with coding.
• Support system updates/upgrades such as Epic/PACS.
• Collaboration between clinics and vendors.
• Support leadership preparing a variety of reports.
• Fills in for front office staff breaks, lunch and vacation/sick days.
• Performs routine duties as assigned by the director.
• Must be able to read and interpret medical terminology for purpose of relating radiology reports to other medical offices.
• Maintains confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Attend department meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.
• Completes annual education.