Systems Administrator - Radiology Engineering

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a PACS Systems Administrator to be responsible for day-to-day operation of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) equipment including image workflow, archiving, auto-routing, diagnostic viewing, prefetching and other related activities. Works closely with your team to oversee complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS system while ensuring timely access to diagnostic quality images is available 365x24x7. Works to integrate image processing systems with the PACS architecture for multiple hospital departments. This position will require an ability to become proficient with an in-depth understanding of all Radiology interoperability and end user workflow and support. Other duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analysis:  Aids in the implementation and support of key Radiology IT platforms.  Actively seeks process improvement opportunities within the department and presents those to department leadership.
• Implementation: Performs basic configuration and installation of organization-wide Radiology IT solutions.  Assists with the integration of key systems and platforms.  Ensures system backup strategies are developed.
• Documentation:  Documents all work orders and project related work.  Diagrams system architecture for implemented solutions. 
• Support: Plays a key team role in providing support of multiple complex and integrated Radiology IT solutions.  Interacts with team members at all levels of the organization.  Participates in department on call rotation. Coordinates regularly with the hospital IT department. Aids in developing scripts to improve the management and support of Radiology IT systems.
• Relationship Management: Provides a high level of customer services to key individuals across all levels of the organization, inside and outside of Radiology.  Regularly interacts with physicians and other clinical staff.  Participates in project and support calls with vendors.
• Leadership: Assists in onboarding new department staff members.  Shares knowledge of existing systems with new staff.

Supervision received:

General supervision is received from Manager of PACS and Image Support Systems

Supervision exercised:

Administrative and functional supervision exercised over PACS Team during assigned project implementation.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Percent of Time: 100%

  Pay Grade: 4B https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure-b

  Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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