Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Required RIS / PACS System Administrator - Dar Al-Shifa Hospital - Hawali in Kuwait

Job Purpose
• Participate on RIS/PACS implementation
• To assist the Radiology Services in providing ongoing RIS/PACS system management.
• Provide expert knowledge on PACS integration within the Imaging & hospital environment
• Be responsible for the PACS clinical service provision and support for all PACS users
• To Co-ordinate and supervise the PACS expert users team
• To facilitate system maintenance and the integrity of the PACS database
• To work within and advise on Trust IT policies and implementation
• To support and participate in the clinical imaging service provided by the Directorate.
• Be responsible for subsequent development of the PACS system as various staff requirements evolve.
• To facilitate a training and development program which will encompass current trust staff and subsequent new trust staff
• To undertake highly skilled and specialized work by rotating through the various imaging modalities and sites supported by the Imaging Directorate
• To develop advanced skills in imaging practice & technology
• To provide a high quality responsive diagnostic radio graphic service whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• To participate in the out of hours service provision
• To assist in the training and development of radiographers within the department.
• To participate, supervise and assist in the provision of the imaging services undertaken by the Imaging Directorate.

Specific Duties and responsibilities
• Co-ordinate and supervise the PACS /RIS users and assist in the maintenance of the PACS/RIS database and system
• Daily system monitoring
Storage media management
• RIS/PACS users management
• Quality control and performance management
• Study monitoring and patient information management
• Training for new and ongoing users
• Trouble shooting and problem solving
• Security, including development and monitoring of policies and procedures
• Providing proactive technical administration, planning, coordination and documentation.
• Initiate a method of maintaining accurate and timely records on all aspects of the system
• Design working procedures to be implemented during periods of system downtime
• Ensure that PACS and RIS databases are updated and synchronised after the resumption of normal service
• Implement a system for controlling access to the system including the issuing of passwords after appropriate training.
• Ensure that there are systems for training of new staff and maintaining the knowledge base.
• Designing and implementing these as required.
• To set up and co-ordinate a QA programme
• Undertake system demonstrations and department tours as required
• Provide effective training and keep full records of all training
• Ensure that all users have correct privileges for the system
• Address user application problems as required that cannot be resolved by the users.
• Monitor the systems to ensure correct use/log outs etc.
• Be responsible for ensuring continued connectivity and interoperability with Cluster storage system and other Trust IT systems.
• To liaise with the IT managers across the Trust
• Advise and manage the systems in accordance with the Trust policies and advise where difficulties may arise.
• To monitor contract performance and audit PACS use.
• To maintain awareness of the national clinical targets and guidelines and advise on issues affecting delivery pertinent to use of PACS and IT systems within imaging.
• Participate in departmental shifts, stand by and on call services to ensure an adequate 24 hour
• Expert knowledge of Imaging Systems and the interrelationship of these with other clinical services within a complex hospital environment
Qualifications - BSc
• Minimum of 2 years experience in RIS and PACS systems management
• Minimum of 3 years experience in clinical diagnostic imaging.
• Knowledge of PCs, MS Windows and Desktop OS
• Knowledge of networks and communication protocols
• Understanding of network infrastructure and hardware
• Database administration knowledge
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in instruction of transfer of skills
• An analytical approach to problem solving

Send CV at: hrjobs@daralshifa.com

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