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Health care is full of possibilities. Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in excellent patient care at Banner Health. If you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health.

As a IT PACS Analyst , you will be one of the critical and key contributing roles to the support and success of Banner Health's newest business venture/acquisition, Banner Imaging. You will be responsible for the onsite support at our outpatient Banner Imaging centers across the valley. You will have the ability to begin your career in a competitive IT field with growth opportunity throughout the department and within Clinical Applications. You will have the opportunity to impact patient care and outcomes without direct patient contact and be a part of an organization that is leading the healthcare industry in Arizona.

This position will be Remote (in touch) with the expectation of some on-site support at the various Banner Imaging facilities in the East and West valley . Support is for Radiology partners Valley, Sun City and Phoenix radiologist group that read studies for Banner Imaging that house over 100 radiologist in the group.. The PACS team as a whole consist of 32 team members and 6 total being specific to Banner Imaging, three PACS Specialist and three PACS analyst currently. This position would be Monday - Friday 10:30AM-7:00PM with some rotating weekends . No on-call required. 30 minutes for lunch. The primary focus supporting our PACS hotline. The hotline takes calls daily from all Banner locations needing assistance with PACS related or PC issues while also working on other task and projects assigned to them.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the analysis, the daily operations and system maintenance activities of the medical imaging Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). Provides knowledge, guidance and research to define and modify processes in accordance with department/facility policies and procedures.This position is responsible for the analysis, the daily operations and system maintenance activities of the medical imaging Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). Provides knowledge, guidance and research to define and modify processes in accordance with department/facility policies and procedures.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains and optimizes the work flow in the PACS arena in accordance with established procedures. Maintains, monitors and troubleshoots the systems to ensure uninterrupted operation. Ensures compliance with all department, facility and regulatory policies, procedures and guidelines.

2. Participates in the development and implementation of goals and objectives, and assists with the communication of those goals and objectives to various PACS staff and stakeholders.

3. Coordinates initiatives for development of operating standards, protocols, and administrative policies and procedures. Develops and implements procedural and educational changes as appropriate.

4. Acts as liaison between department and other internal departments, vendors, and outside agencies to ensure the delivery of timely and efficient services and problem resolution.

5. Tests, implements, and maintains interfaces between contributing image and IT systems.

6. Supports system users with operational problems by resolving issues and concerns using internal and external resources.

7. Provides operational support in the radiology Picture Archiving and Communication System arena of the assigned facility/facilities and/or business entities. Participates committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: vendors, regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either an associate's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education, technical, business and healthcare experience required. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, ability to analyze data and solve problems. Requires the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Requires intermediate to advance skills using the desktop operative software, network infrastructure and web browsers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience with PACS application.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.