Imaging Application Analyst

Imaging Applications Analyst Sr

Summary:

The Imaging Applications Analyst Sr is responsible for the design, implementation, validation, and support of multiple imaging applications (RIS, Radiology PACS, Cardiology PACS, Voice Dictation, Advanced Post Processing, RadOnc EMR, EKG/EEG, GI)and related ancillary systems. The Imaging Applications Analyst ensures the design, configuration, integration, and user experience of these imaging applications, meets business and clinical objectives. The Imaging Applications Analyst consults with organizational clinicians, staff, and vendors of the imaging applications and is responsible for the configuration, testing, problem identification, issue resolution, and on-going support of the assigned applications including new implementations and upgrades.

• Minimum Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Healthcare Science, Financials, Business or related field required.

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, additional 4 years of experience are required.

• Minimum Experience:
  Minimum 5 years of experience with design, configuration, maintenance,troubleshooting, upgrading, testing, and supporting clinical imaging applications (i.e., Cerner RadNet, FujiPACS/CV, PowerScribe 360, Varian Aria, Natus Xltek,Provation) or the equivalent combination of experience and education that would demonstrate the capability to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Working level knowledge of DICOM, HL7 and IHE.
• Working level knowledge of Imaging Modalities (XR, US, MRI, CT, Nuclear, Mammo, EKG).
• Extensive experience in managing, implementing, and supporting a diverse range of Cardiology IT applications and systems, including Fuji Synapse Cardiovascular PACS, GE/Merge Hemo, Epiphany ECG management, and Cerner Radnet / RIS.
• Skilled in custom template building, focusing on creating standardized, efficient, and clinically relevant templates that streamline reporting and data capture.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DICOM imaging protocols and standards, including image acquisition, archiving, retrieval, and seamless integration with Fuji CV PACS and Cerner EHR.
• Possesses a foundational clinical background in cardiology, enabling a deep understanding of cardiac workflows, diagnostic procedures, and data requirements for IT system development and optimization.
• This is a senior position with the expectation of mentoring other team members and leading through projects independently. A strong team-oriented attitude is critical.
• Local resource preferred (on-site for the first six months then hybrid schedule).

Accountabilities:

Troubleshoot, configure, validate, upgrade, and support enterprise-wide Keck clinical imaging applications.

• Provide off-hour on-call support for issues and apply expertise and independent judgment for full resolution.
• Work on assigned projects both independently and as part of a team.
• Lead/Assist large-scale development and implementation projects. complex, inter-departmental projects and operational initiatives
• Design and lead implementations, upgrades, and solution conversions in support of Keck clinical imaging applications
• Assist in ensuring stability and functionality of the assigned applications.
• Provide escalation support, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of issues
• Assist in identifying and trouble-shooting application issues, including isolating problems, recommending appropriate solutions and implementing solutions. Work closely with all IS teams to maintain Clinical Imaging Applications that arecompliant with organizational standards and policies.
• Regularly meet with users, vendors, IT staff to develop/modify system specifications and are responsible for the timelyresolution or escalation of problems within the imaging application environment.
• Work on assigned projects both independently and as part of a team and apply expertise and independent judgment forfull resolution.
• Responsible for support/testing of HL7 integration between Cerner EMR and all Imaging applications ensuring dataintegrity of integrated solutions.
• Maintain expertise in Imaging Systems functionality and site/system workflows working directly with clinicians and staffto understand clinical workflows and reported issues
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members

Provide after-hours and weekend support where necessary for a 24x7 system availability model.