NYU WINTHROP is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Associate, PACS/RIS. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the maintenance of the patient demographic data in the (Radiology Information System/ Picture Archiving and Communications System) RIS/PACS and Voice to text system to maintain systems and application. Monitors report faxing; maintain referring and Provider Dictionaries. Handle request to medical information request for images, reports and creation of CD creation, upon patient authorization. Responsible for other equipment maintenance and other tasks as directed by the PACS Admin.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately use RIS PACS Verifies coordination of system demographics and corrects as needed. Corrects for duplicate studies. Brings attentions to possible merges of MRN and studies as needed in conjunction with Medical Records Department, notifies the File Room Supervisor and document as necessary.
• Gather and provide routine information relating to patient images. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with department and hospital and outside offices. Digitizes films, creates CD or makes standard copies as needed. Retrieve and print Images onto Film as needed. Files and Retrieves radiologic films to from file room and storage areas according to departmental filing system. Logs films in and out to track their location using RIS system.
• Performs routine inventory of supplies in assigned area, maintains clean work area and environment, including PACS RIS workstations. Communicates any equipment malfunctions. Uses discretion and confidentiality in discussions related to patients, personal or staffing.
• Assists in preparation for conferences utilizing pull list and patient imaging records in preparation for presentation and transfers to request.
• Monitors Fax Management, Maintains and Updates Provider Dictionary, Monitors Image Management for Exceptions and resolves in the RISPACS system locks, Carestream PACs, Error Messages and Manages Merge Candidates List.
• Attends mandatory meetings as requested
• Provides assistance to end users and training as needed in Net Access. Performs other related duties assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify you must have a High School diploma or GED. 1 - 2 years of relevant computer experience. Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal, multi-task, and organization skills. Knowledge of Medical Terminology . Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Proficiency with computers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Computers or Healthcare. 1 - 2 years of Radiology experience. Knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communication System /Radiology Information System

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Winthrop provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Winthrop is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Winthrop's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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