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, 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.  Challenge’s 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 Requirements

Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching. Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.  Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.                                                                           

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).