UTHealth Houston

Imaging Informatics Systems Analyst - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging

UTHealth Houston • $75K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; equivalent experience may substitute.
  • 5 years of RIS/PACS administration experience required.
  • Familiarity with X-CAT distributed computing software preferred.
  • Certifications such as CIIP, R, RHCE, and RHCSA preferred.
  • Advanced networking knowledge including DICOM and PACS systems.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux, Macintosh, and clinical applications.
  • Perform initial configuration and testing of RIS/PACS installations.
  • Train physicians, clinicians, and technologists on RIS/PACS systems.
  • Manage IT projects, ensuring adherence to business requirements and quality.
  • Access and analyze clinical data from various systems for departmental leadership.
  • Collaborate with clinical partners and teams on informatics projects.
  • Provide ongoing support for medical imaging systems and infrastructure issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a prestigious medical institution.
  • Engagement with diverse clinical partners across twelve institutions.
  • Professional development opportunities through certifications and training.
  • Collaboration in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
  • Hands-on involvement in innovative imaging technologies.
Full Job Description
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.

Position Key Accountabilities:
  • 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;
  • Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Redhat, Centos, and Ubuntu Linux server & workstation operating systems for imaging research devices;
  • Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Macintosh operating systems and clinical applications such as OSIRIX;
  • Advanced working knowledge of LAN/ WAN networking in clinical settings including the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot variant DICOM and PACS devices;
  • Ability to provide support for clinical server infrastructure issues, and clinical database management including day-to-day support for Nuance PowerShare;
  • Provide high-end applications support for all medical imaging systems the Department currently uses;
  • Ability to assess and solve technical problems related to RIS/ PACS and Voice Recognition and digital dictation software;
  • Provide project management support with work breakdown structures to maximize efficiency for imaging workflows;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Certification/Skills:
  • Familiarity with X-CAT distributed computing management software to assist with Linux cluster administration
  • Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) by American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) preferred;
  • Radiography (R) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred;
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) by Red Hat (RH) preferred;
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) by Red Hat (RH) preferred;
  • Breast Sonography (BS) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

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.

About UTHealth Houston

UTHealth Houston includes the schools of dentistry, biomedical informatics, medicine, nursing, public health, and the graduate school of biomedical sciences. UTHealth Houston is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees.

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