PACS/RIS Administrator (AH)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• • To take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and maintenance of the RIS, PACS, & Radiology related systems and their data, running statistical reports daily to highlight any problems and communicate the results to the relevant parties.
  • To problem solve issues ranging from incorrect image store by Radiographers to multiple equipment or system failure by analysing multiple pieces of non-concurring information.
  • The postholder will be the primary point of contact for all RIS, PACS, & Radiology related systems problems, consulting the PACS Manager should the need arise.
  • To assist the PACS/RIS Manager in the formulation and monitoring of policies and protocols to support PACS and RIS implementation and its ongoing provision.
  • To develop and maintain good communication with all parties involved with RIS, PACS, & Radiology related systems including end users, IM&T and equipment suppliers and act as liaison between them when necessary.
  • To coordinate the annual service schedule for the DR equipment within Radiology.
  • The postholder will have in depth involvement in the development of new services implemented both within and impacting beyond the RIS/PACS team and the Radiology Department.
  • Monitor equipment performance and provide first line system support during normal working hours.
  • Develop (in conjunction with the iDigital) interface pathways between the PACS and other hospital computer systems to achieve integrated electronic patient records.
  • Assist in the production of access strategies to ensure that images are always available, wherever and whenever they are required.
  • Assist the PACS/RIS manager in ensuring that the Trust can maximise the benefits that the RIS, PACS, & Radiology related systems bring to patient care and to assist in the development of strategies to monitor and improve input data quality.
  • Co-ordinate, develop and maintain the radiology Intranet and Internet sites in conjunction with other department staff, the Trusts iDigital and Press/PR Officer.
  • The Postholder will be a source of expert knowledge in the transfer of data (both images and reports) between Alder Hey/Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Trust and all other organisations.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Educated to diploma level in computing/information systems or equivalent experience of clinical information systems

Essential

Essential

• Experience of using hospital/NHS clinical IT systems
• Knowledge of clinical workflows
• Participation in the training of staff

Desirable

Desirable

• Experience of working with PACS & RIS
• Basic understanding of IT networks
• Basic understanding of Radiology terminology
• Experience of using a SharePoint site and applications such as Teams
• Awareness of the role of Cheshire & Merseyside Radiology Imaging Network

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Employer's website

https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)