Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Education- High school graduate
- 2 years of College or equivalent experience
Experience / Qualifications- Minimum of two years healthcare experience and working in an information services department with extensive knowledge of financial systems
- Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills required
- Proficency of information systems and personal computers needed. Familiarity with radiology/cardiology specific applications such as Centricity RIS, CADSTREAM for Magneic Resonance Imaging, CAD for Mamography, SecureExchange, Hologic, PeerVue, CD Burner, MAC LAB, Night Rad Services, MagView, VR dictation systems, HL7 interfaces, Volcano, Muze, and ProFusion
- Ability to learn new equipment, software updates, and train the end user
- Maintain integrity of the PACS system for imaging department
- Maintain integrity of the CPACS system for the cardiology department
Position SummaryThe PACS Administrator is responsible for day-to-day operation of PACS/CPACS equipment including image workflow, archiving, auto- routing, and prefetching and other related activities. Works closely with leadership to ensure timely and complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS/CPACS system as well as network transmission, RIS validation, exceptions handling and trouble shooting.
- Investigates, identifies, and prepares proposals to solve specific operational problems within all clinical imaging operational areas, working closely with imaging leadership and hospital directors as well as involving the next level of administration as appropriate.
- Works closely with imaging/cardiology leadership inclusive of operations managers, Director, VP, Chief of Radiology as well as IS leadership in the development of operating standards, policies, and procedures. Reviews feedback from customers, compiles and analyzes support data, and recommends procedural and educational changes as appropriate.
- Works closely with radiology's quality management personnel to identify and design future needs and efficient workflow processes, which include further integration into operations.
- Acts as liaison between radiology and other departments supported by medical imaging initiatives and procedures and assisting with existing or new medical imaging endeavors.
- Works in cooperation with imaging leadership and cardiology leadership in identifying present and future needs for equipment installation and budgetary preparation; coordinates strategic planning for medical imaging systems initiatives.
- Oversees activities of vendors in all phases of installation and implementation of new and /or upgraded systems.
- Orients, trains, and maintains training workflow documents for physicians and JMC team members both clinical and clerical.
- Prepares reports for imaging leadership regarding medical imaging operations as appropriate or directed.
- Attends and participates in departmental/hospital meetings.
- Attends seminars and training sessions necessary to maintain appropriate level of professional competence.
- Ensures all department, hospital, and JCAHO, ACR, State & Federal guidelines are met and maintained for imaging systems, retention rates and HIPAA compliance.
- On-call duties are on a rotating basis with the Senior Imaging Systems Administrator to include after hours, weekend, and holiday coverage.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Team Member Competencies:Establishing Relationships
Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
Peer Support
Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
Inspiring and Motivating Others
Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.
Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence
Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Acting with Integrity
Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
Being a Champion for Change and Innovation
Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.
Communicating Effectively
Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.
Physical RequirementsRequires sitting for long periods of time, use of computer and other telecommunication devices. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, and be capable of critical thinking, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Threshold Requirements- These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
- Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
- TB/PPD Surveillance Program
- Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).
This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.
