Summary:

Reports directly to the AVP, responsible for the financial and operational management of the Medical Imaging Informatics Department within the Division of Medical Imaging. The position and the direct reports provide system administration, project management, and operational and technical support for all the imaging information systems in The Guthrie System. This position is responsible for the coordination of resources and personnel for the development and maintenance activities of all hardware and application software. Digital image management including PACS archive, distribution and routing systems, project management within the information systems and digital imaging environment, technical support of all information and digital systems within The Guthrie Medical Imaging Enterprise.

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Medical Imaging)Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP), Project Management Professional (PMP))

Experience:

10+ years of relevant work experience in medical imaging informatics or a related fieldProven experience in a leadership role, managing teams and large-scale projectsExtensive experience with PACS, RIS, and other medical imaging systemsStrong knowledge of HIPAA and other regulatory guidelinesExperience with strategic planning and execution

Skills:

Excellent leadership and team management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyProficiency in project management tools and methodologiesStrong vendor management and negotiation skills

Essential Functions:

The following section contains representative examples of work that will be performed. The environment can be fluid, and roles and responsibilities can often be expanded to accommodate changing patient or organizational needs and conditions as well as to tap into the skills and talents of employees. Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

Promotes clear and consistent communication to the medical imaging end user community and other division’s technical and operational personnel of the strategic and operational directions relating to information systems and digital image management throughout TGC.Provides and directs informational/technical resources for the division in information systems, digital computing, workflow analysis, and general project management.Directs and manages the technical and personnel resources in all information and PACS related projects. This includes performing analysis, evaluation, justification, and technical assessment of the business operations, imaging distribution and routing strategies, and hardware configurations pertaining to specific projects throughout the medical imaging enterprise. This includes applications software standards, operational policies, procedures, and guidelines specific to image acquisition, routing, distribution, archiving, and all medical imaging information systems.Performs analysis of the enterprise’s PACS related hardware and software environment relative to new technologists and operations initiatives.Develop support and maintenance structure for projects as they are brought into production including documentation defining support tasks and training programs.Assists other departments and divisions staff and management in making operational and financial decisions in regard to image viewing, routing, and archiving.Works with vendors to proactively strategize development and/or enhancement of imaging information system solutions to meet organizational business needs.Acts as a change agent in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and value measurement of informatics strategies to support quality patient care and professional practice.Continually seeks opportunities to increase internal client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.Develops and executes career development plans for medical imaging system analysts.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned