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La Verne, Ca, Us

Responsible for day-to-day operations and support of enterprise-wide clinical imaging system.• Provide installation and maintenance services of core imaging.• Support multiple DICOM SOP receiving applications such as, Hologic, Vitrea, Synapse 3D, TraumaCad, Cadstream, Radimetrics,and RAPID A.• Support Powerscribe and Magview radiology transcription systems.• Create and maintain DICOM SOP UID storage rules for image Archiving. Configure DICOM Event Base Forwardingfor… Show more Responsible for day-to-day operations and support of enterprise-wide clinical imaging system.• Provide installation and maintenance services of core imaging.• Support multiple DICOM SOP receiving applications such as, Hologic, Vitrea, Synapse 3D, TraumaCad, Cadstream, Radimetrics,and RAPID A.• Support Powerscribe and Magview radiology transcription systems.• Create and maintain DICOM SOP UID storage rules for image Archiving. Configure DICOM Event Base Forwardingfor downstream imaging system and configure medical modalities for Query/Retrieve commands from PACS.• Assist in reviewing vendor DICOM conformance to ensure new medical modalities will be stored and displayed properly within multiple medical imaging applications.• Participate in organizing and leading efforts across various healthcare imaging environments, both in development and in production for upgrades to new medical imaging product solutions.• Work close with modality healthcare vendors, internal network engineers and Clinical staff/administration to resolve issues related to DICOM network transfers, server applications configurations and AD access.• Help troubleshoot HL7 message rejections using Cloverleaf interface engine and various downstream systems.• Previous experience as an imaging technologist has helped create a better understanding to translate clinical imagingissues into technological solutions. Show less

West Covina, California

Serve as a key onsite IT resource for implementation and support of medical imaging applications. Primary responsibilities include performing as the project lead for implementing medical imaging systems, administering and supporting Meditech ITS, and Powerscribe. Provide support for PACS and medical imaging interfaces and other related technologies. Provide second level support as a local medical imaging subject matter expert to resolve incidents or fulfill requests received from our business… Show more Serve as a key onsite IT resource for implementation and support of medical imaging applications. Primary responsibilities include performing as the project lead for implementing medical imaging systems, administering and supporting Meditech ITS, and Powerscribe. Provide support for PACS and medical imaging interfaces and other related technologies. Provide second level support as a local medical imaging subject matter expert to resolve incidents or fulfill requests received from our business office or other facility service resources. Ensure system design, interface functionality, and clinical processes are coordinated and functioning effectively. Perform application maintenance and testing of application upgrades and errors . Provide input to division policies and procedures, training, and best practices for use within the facility. Deliver hands-on training, and assist in implementing division standardization, utilization, integration and optimization plans for medical imaging applications and related technologies. Analyze, compile, and provide key imaging metrics such as report TAT, Radiologist utilization, and volume benchmarks. Show less

West Covina, California

Provide support and serve as the primary application analyst for revenue cycle reports and workflow processes. Administrate multiple radiology applications including GE centricity PACS, Nuance Powerscribe, Medinformatix RIS, Zirmed, Dynacad, Siemens Syngo, Vitrea Vital images, Multiple Microsoft OS platforms, Symantec backup EXE, and various software applications. Monitor application performance, backups processes and grant application logins. Ensure efficiency throughout departments by… Show more Provide support and serve as the primary application analyst for revenue cycle reports and workflow processes. Administrate multiple radiology applications including GE centricity PACS, Nuance Powerscribe, Medinformatix RIS, Zirmed, Dynacad, Siemens Syngo, Vitrea Vital images, Multiple Microsoft OS platforms, Symantec backup EXE, and various software applications. Monitor application performance, backups processes and grant application logins. Ensure efficiency throughout departments by developing productivity reports. Prepare monthly company statistic reports using dashboard OLAP based management software or create queries using Microsoft SQL studio to extract relevant data into Microsoft Excel or Access. Help develop new sustainable technology improvements. Work closely with billing and technical department personnel to maintain company wide efficient processes. Work with vendors to ensure system issues are handled appropriately and remain current. Serve as a key onsite IT resource for preliminary implementation and ongoing support of all information systems. Work closely with Radiologists and Administration to identify business challenges. Implement, train, and support staff on new application updates and upgrades. Responsible for communicating effectively with third party information technology personnel both verbally and in writing. Respond to software application issues by applying problem solving skills, technical knowledge, and clinical understanding. Show less

Performed high quality diagnostic studies on patients according to specified protocols for routine, specialty and research studies. Developed and evaluated new technical procedures including Cardiac MRI. Configured protocols to adhere to ACR criteria to pass and maintain accreditation. Worked closely with reading Radiologists to optimize MRI protocols for referring physicians. Established an understanding of hospital departmental interdependencies. Established an fundamental comprehension… Show more Performed high quality diagnostic studies on patients according to specified protocols for routine, specialty and research studies. Developed and evaluated new technical procedures including Cardiac MRI. Configured protocols to adhere to ACR criteria to pass and maintain accreditation. Worked closely with reading Radiologists to optimize MRI protocols for referring physicians. Established an understanding of hospital departmental interdependencies. Established an fundamental comprehension of PACS, RIS, Powerscribe transcription, and overall hospital systems. Show less

Cerritos

Administered treatment and transported injured patients to medical hospitals. Responded to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher. Drove specialty equipped emergency vehicles.Assisted hospital admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims' vital statistics and circumstances of emergency or transfer. Completed all necessary fee-for-service documentation.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, Cum Laude

Enhanced my knowledge and effectiveness by linking theory with practice for a successful career in business. The themes of critical.

Associate'S Degree, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri) Technology/Technician