What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Informatics Coordinator position at Cheyenne Regional?
A Day in the Life of a Imaging Informatics Coordinator
Works under the supervision and general direction of the Director of Radiology. Responsible for the system coordination, maintenance, and configuration ensuring daily operations. Has a thorough understanding of the workflow processes and relationships between ancillary systems and RIS/PACS. This position serves as liaison between the Medical Imaging departments, Information Technology department, Medical Units, and Physician practices. This position includes the assurance of proper staff training, daily data and system maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster planning.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!
Works under the supervision and general direction of the Director of Radiology. Responsible for the system coordination, maintenance, and configuration ensuring daily operations. Has a thorough understanding of the workflow processes and relationships between ancillary systems and RIS/PACS. This position serves as liaison between the Medical Imaging departments, Information Technology department, Medical Units, and Physician practices. This position includes the assurance of proper staff training, daily data and system maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster planning.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible
- Participates in development of policies and procedures, in cooperation with IT, to assure that system monitoring, downtime procedures, and maintenance procedures are followed.
- Operates and supports all Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Ensures seamless integration and functionality between Radiology systems and ancillary healthcare technologies.
- Answers support calls from Radiology, hospital staff, physicians and physician offices. Assists with RIS and PACS related issues. Communicates with clinics that have access to Radiology systems for reports, voice files and images. Offers 24/7 on-call support. Acts as an applications trainer for Radiology staff, physicians, and others needing access to RIS and/or PACS systems.
- Verifies and maintains data integrity. Ensures proper bi-directional communication across the interface. Communicates any issues with ancillary system administrators. Maintains DICOM compatibility across systems and vendors. Ensures proper image and report distribution. Monitors system configuration for RIS and PACS and update as needed. Troubleshoots and resolves systems issues. Coordinates with IT, other departments, and vendor support.
- Develops and implements Quality Control program ensuring effective function and maintenance for PACS. Participates in and develops information for the organization’s performance indicator’s/quality assurance programs, which includes providing information to Radiology Management and others as required.
- May provide oversight and participate in daily operations of inventory management.
- Exhibits good communication (both written and oral) skills
- Exhibits strong teaching skills
- Ability to perform on-call duties
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data
- Ability to calculate and interpret numbers
- Knowledge of PACS applications and equipment
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Two (2) or more years of experience in Medical or Cardiac Imaging
- 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- IT and/or PACS experience
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!