Job Description

Schedule: Hybrid with 3 onsite days a week to orient (6 months) then can move to more remote but must be local and able to come in at least 1 day a week for rounding and hands on equipment needs.

We are unable to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorships, including OPT, for this position. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview
Serve as a team mentor and role model. Develop, plan, analyze, design, test, implement and maintain hospital and/or outpatient imaging applications including those in radiology, cardiology, 3D lab and other areas of the medical system. Coordinates technical related activities for image storing, imaging solutions, and DICOM sending. This includes but is not limited to Radiology/Cardiology PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication system), 3D post imaging processing software, dictation & voice recognition, and DICOM routing. This position works collaboratively with medical imaging, clinical engineering, information technology (IT), IT security, vendors, and end users to ensure the highest quality of service is provided to patients. Participate in the coordination of existing and future PACS and other digital imaging initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Is a role model. Sets new standards and is able to demonstrate the next level of competence. • Meets goals on time and with minimal to no follow up or direction. Is proactive in seeking feedback when needed and influences others that can help accomplish goals. • Fully stands out and consistently demonstrates exceptional accomplishments in terms of quality and quantity of work. • Actively and accurately maintain issue lists, build documentation and coordination of team tasks as outlined by department policies. • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers through effective and consistent communication. Coordinates the development of recommendations, attainment of operational endorsement, and implementation of process to accomplish project goals. • Professionally train and mentor other team members to develop their skills and maintain sustainable and secure information technology processes. • Takes initiative to lead and coordinate projects across applications as a subject matter expert by defining requirements for changing new & existing systems in alignment with department and organization priorities. Works with teams to define process flows & make recommendations for the most efficient utilization of applications.
• •Develop, plan, analyze, design, configure, test and maintain Children’s Hospital & Medical Center’s imaging applications through collaboration with members of radiology, cardiology, operational leaders, technical team members and other relevant stakeholders. •Research, analyze, troubleshoot, and correct system components in a timely manner. Translate workflow requirements into efficient and effective application solutions that align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• • Coordinate the configuration of individual imaging modalities and workstations for image storage solutions in collaboration with clinical engineering and IT in keeping with best practices for information security. • Coordinates with vendors on programming changes & product development. Participates in TDW (Technical Design Workshop)-type activities. Serves as liaison to expedite support issues between clients and vendors. • Participates in requirements definition, application development and system selection activities. • Perform quality assurance and integrated testing of current and newly released vendor functionality to ensure system reliability and maintain data integrity.
• Participates in rotating 24/7 On-Call PACS support and during routine software maintenance activities.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Imaging and/or Information Technology or medical profession required. Similar work experience may substitute for education. Required and
• Graduate of the emerging leadership program or leadership certification from a national organization Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Information Technology or healthcare with a technical role including workstation and server support in both hardware and software Required and
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a PACS analyst/admin Required

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of Medical Imaging and Information Technology, focusing on Radiology/Cardiology imaging support and interoperability. (High proficiency)
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced evolving environment to lead a team to meet project deadlines. (High proficiency)
• Effective planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills (High proficiency)
• Proven ability to utilize critical and analytical thinking skills for problem solving. (High proficiency)
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to act as a leader within the team, coordinating multiple projects at once and collaborating activities within the team (High proficiency)
• Demonstrated ability to act as a coaching mentor to other team members to help develop analysis framework and knowledge of information processes using industry standard techniques (High proficiency)
• Strong attention to detail required (High proficiency)
• Possesses intimate understanding of both server side and client-side functionality of various imaging software, dictation platforms, DICOM routing, HL7 interfaces. (High proficiency)
• Able to be self-directed, with minimum supervision, and strong attention to detail required (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certifications such as CPAS, CPAS-technical, CDIP, CPSA, imaging informatics, or similar Preferred and
• Must obtain job related accreditation(s)/certification(s) within 6 months of hire and maintain the accreditation(s)/certification(s) for duration of employment in IT. within 180 Days Required

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!