Imaging Systems Administrator

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 or Equivalent  
• Two (2) years of College or equivalent experience required

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of healthcare experience and working in an information services department with extensive knowledge of financial systems.  
• Proficiency of information systems and personal computers needed. Familiarity, troubleshooting and building within radiology specific applications such as RIS, CADSTREAM, MagView, PACS, HIS, VR dictation and scheduling systems as well as HL7 interfaces       
• Experience creating and leading communications with peers, senior leaders, business partners, and vendors to ensure collaboration, efficiency, and service excellence with imaging related systems 
• Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills required. Knowledge of information systems and personal computers needed. Special Skills Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn proprietary ad hoc report writer. 

Position Summary

The Imaging Systems Administrator will collaborate with the Senior Imaging Systems Administrator and Imaging Leadership on current and future imaging related systems, applications, services and technologies that support radiology operations within the Jupiter Medical Center system.  

• Collaborate with the senior imaging systems administrator and imaging leadership on implementing and monitoring imaging applications, technology and support processes, and coordinating consistent support including streamlining upgrades and downtime procedures to the areas impacted by imaging services.    
• Operate PACS equipment including image workflow, archiving, auto- routing, and prefetching and other related activities. Works closely with senior imaging systems administrator and imaging leadership to ensure timely and complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS system as well as network transmission, RIS validation, exceptions handling and troubleshooting. 
• Serves as liaison with finance and billing departments ensuring charge master and billing compliance by performing daily QA on imaging related charges for proper posting and clean claims 
• Participates in the development of proposals. Maintains adequate systems documentation.
• Ensures imaging departmental compliance with timekeeping records and Joint Commission Standards for team member files.   
• Ensures all department, hospital, and JCAHO, ACR, State & Federal guidelines are met and maintained for imaging systems, retention rates and HIPAA compliance   
• Works closely with other groups as part of change management 
• 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 the senior imaging systems administrator and imaging leadership to identify present and future needs for equipment installation and budgetary preparation 
• Works closely with senior imaging administrator and vendors in all phases of installation and implementation of new and /or upgraded systems 
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Performs other functions as required and/or 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, sel