UTHealth Houston's Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging is hiring for an Imaging Informatics Systems Analyst! The following skills are preferred: ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Redhat, Centos, and Ubuntu Linux server & workstation operating systems for imaging research devices, and ability to assess and solve technical problems related to RIS/ PACS and Voice Recognition digital dictation software, HL7 interface messages related to the imaging orders.
The scope of responsibility will be to perform initial configuration and testing of RIS/PACS installations and be responsible for the daily operations of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging's informatics and RIS/PACS Systems. Additional responsibilities will include training physicians, clinicians, technologists and other hospital partners in the use of RIS/PACS systems and installation of software and applications on user systems. The position will also provide project management services for the IT staff and department. Executes project initiation including detailed review of business requirements and prepares data and biomedical informatics metrics. The role keeps projects on track while managing risk and controlling quality, and assists with the initiation of internal, enterprise-wide level projects as requested, obtains authorization and commitment and ensures that project demonstrates business need and feasibility for the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging's needs. The incumbent will play a significant role in the Department's Informatics shared operations with the Medical School's clinical partners which total twelve institutions. The role will also be expected to access various clinical databases and provide reports for the Department's leadership for review and collaborate with interface engine teams as well as other teams to get HL7 messages and DICOM images to teleradiology work locations.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
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100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
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Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
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The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
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Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
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Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
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Free financial and legal counseling
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Free mental health counseling services
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Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
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Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
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Resources for child and elder care
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Plus many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
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Access Epic Radiant RIS, Fujifilm Synapse PACS and PowerScribe One Reporting System to extract clinical data and provide statistical analysis to Vice Chair of Imaging Informatics and to the Chair of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging department;
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Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Redhat, Centos, and Ubuntu Linux server & workstation operating systems for imaging research devices;
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Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Macintosh operating systems and clinical applications such as OSIRIX;
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Advanced working knowledge of LAN/ WAN networking in clinical settings including the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot variant DICOM and PACS devices;
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Ability to provide support for clinical server infrastructure issues, and clinical database management including day-to-day support for Nuance PowerShare;
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Provide high-end applications support for all medical imaging systems the Department currently uses;
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Ability to assess and solve technical problems related to RIS/ PACS and Voice Recognition and digital dictation software;
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Provide project management support with work breakdown structures to maximize efficiency for imaging workflows;
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
5 years of RIS/ PACS administration experience required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
