About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Diagnostic Unit, the PACS Coordinator will be responsible for:

• monitoring and maintaining the current Hospital Information Systems, Radiology Information Systems, Community Wide Scheduling System, Communication System, Statistics, Billing, MIS and maintenance of a Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS) for cardiology and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide PACs applications support for managing imaging workflows, auto-routing, training and system support to hospital personnel, trouble shoot hardware and software problems and acts as a department resource for all systems related items.
• Ensure seamless data management through integration with HIS
• Work with the radiologists to develop hanging protocols that streamline the reporting process
• Monitor PACS performance to minimize downtime
• Maintain inventory of PACS equipment including contracts, service history, and capacity planning
• Install, configure, test, and otherwise maintain PACS hardware and software to ensure reliability and smooth operation
• Ensure PACS compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including privacy and data retention legislation (ex. Personal Health Information Protection Act)
• Demonstrated computer experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and Project
• Actively participate in the development of operating procedures and policies that will optimize PACS performance.
• Participate in new digital informatics initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Medication Radiation Imaging Technologist (MRIT) or Sonographer or Degree in Information Technology is required
• PACS Administrator or PACS System Analyst Certification (e.g. PARCA, CIIP or CPSA) required
• Imaging Informatics Certification (CIIP) is preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification an asset
• 5 years of recent PACS/RIS related experience in Diagnostic Imaging including PACS/RIS/HIS management, implementation, modality integration, third party software integration and management experience with Computer Systems databases
• Demonstrated computer experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project
• Sound knowledge of computer operating systems (e.g. Windows), database (e.g. SQL, NPR reports), DICOM and HL7 standards
• Working knowledge of Meditech System operations with experience in ITS, OE, CWS and ADT, dictation software
• Proven knowledge of OH WTIS, DI-r, Clinical Connect, EPICetc.
• Knowledge of interfaces and networking
• Working knowledge of voice recognition & dictation systems
• Knowledge of MIS guidelines
• Knowledge of Diagnostic Services operations, staff and patient processes
• Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment with competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates critical- thinking and decision-making skill
• Demonstrated effective documentation skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required

Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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