- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Position Summary
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
Position Summary: Responsible for monitoring, trouble-shooting, and maintaining the day-to-day operations in support of the Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
Job Requirement
Education/Experience: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree; and two (2) years of professional level experience in information technology, Radiology Information Systems (RIS), or Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
Licensing/Certification Requirements: May require Radiology Information Systems (RIS), or Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) training certification.
Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
- Two years of experience in Information Technology supporting/troubleshooting PACS and/or RIS systems.
- Experience with Health Level 7 (HL7).
- Experience with DICOM.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of: Database structure and queries; HL7; DICOM images and workflow in information systems; medical and radiology terminology; Radiology Information Systems (RIS); Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS); standard procedures related to RIS; standard office practices and procedures; records management principles and practices; computer applications related to the work; techniques and procedures for administrative and business applications; operating principles and characteristics of various computers and associated computer hardware; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in: Problem solving and other projects that support radiology needs; knowledge of networking; troubleshooting hardware and software problems; instructing customers in the operation of new or revised computer applications; effective communication; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
About University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is dedicated to providing the highest level of health care possible by maintaining its ongoing commitment to personal, individualized care for each patient. Through the latest treatment techniques, comfortable surroundings, and dedicated staff, that commitment is expressed every day in every hospital area.
Top-of-the-Line Technology
University Medical Center is the state-designated Level I Trauma Center for Southern Nevada, as well as the only advanced facility to offer a specialized team of medical professionals prepared to respond to the needs of the severely injured 24 hours a day. UMC also houses the state's only burn care facility -- the Lions Burn Care Center and operates a comprehensive free-standing unit devoted solely to physical medicine and rehabilitation.
It's the entire UMC family, from every corner of this campus and every satellite location, who put their heart and soul into delivering exceptional care that makes UMC the Best Hospital in Las Vegas. Beyond the life-saving care, it's UMC's willingness and mission to treat everyone who needs us with the kind of care we would want for our own family members.
We offer a VERY COMPETITIVE salary & benefits package, including, but not limited to:
· Employer-Paid PENSION PLAN
· Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
· Consolidated Annual Leave (aka PTO) 27-32 days per year to start (depending on position)
· Extended Illness Bank (aka Sick Bank) 6 days per year
· No FICA deduction (aka Social Security) & no NV State Income Tax deduction
· Relocation assistance & Sign-On Bonus available (for select positions)
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