Radiology Information Specialist /System Analyst 

direct patient care, hands-on care, or has skin-to-skin contact with patients.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Performs necessary functions required to maintain Radiology Information Systems in timely manner.
• These include, but are not limited to Meditech (ITS.HAN module), Philips iSite (PAC's System), Lanier, WinScribe, PACS gear, and Power Scribe 360 Voice Recognition.
• Responsible for implementing new systems, software releases, system enhancements, training, and day-to-day user related system problems.
• Serves as liaison between Radiology and IS for radiology data issues, PACS issues, Meditech issues and outside vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality of data and promotes security to others.
• Generates reports from computer systems as needed.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of programs and application functions for numerous systems.
• Assistant liaison to physician offices/practices for issue's that arise with Philips iSite.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Computer literate and ability to understand Hospital and Department Information Systems.
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Prefer previous management/supervisory experience in healthcare field.
• Prefer four (4) post certification experiences.
• Ability to critique processed radiography’s (or images on monitor) against measurable criteria as established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the principles of management, supervision, and program planning.
• Proficient at computer software applications (RIS & PAC'S)
• Implement new software releases.
• Keep Charge Master up to date, including yearly CPT updated new charges.
• Knowledge of patient safety precautions and contraindications.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Excellent human relations skills and adheres to the Administrative Policy #2140, "Patient's Basic Rights and Responsibilities".
• Exhibits positive interaction with all patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians.
• Communication skills, verbal and written, to represent departmental and hospital goals to staff in a positive light.
• Follows Patient's First Behavioral Commitment.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with the stress of customer relations in a positive/assuring manner.
• Flexible work schedule
• Serves on hospital committees: (ex: Meditech Core Team, Forms Committee, Radiation Safety, and Radiation Committee).

LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIRMENTS:

Must hold a current valid Indiana State Driver’s License.

Associate is responsible for maintaining records of individual continued education and will submit them along with self-evaluation at scheduled performance review.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.