Deputy Pacs/Cris Manager

Work with the PACS Manager, Clinical Informatics Manager, IM&T Teams and other members of Radiology team to assist in developing and implementing service improvement made possible by PACS/CRIS systems Have knowledge of work practices in Radiology in regards to adhering to broad guidelines and From DoH with regard to PACS/CRIS issues e.g. data sharing Take responsibility for the day to day organisation and maintenance of PACS and its data Be involved in communication between the Radiology Department, Trust IT Department, PACS and imaging equipment suppliers, helping to coordinating system upgrades and new developments Maintain an accurate log of PACS and imaging assets showing their current performance status and system information.(IP address, location, reference number, etc) Monitor and maintain procedures for recording faults In conjunction with PACS & CRIS managers, PACS Team and IT Helpdesk, provide technical knowledge on IT problem solving and fault resolution to include Pcs and other system peripherals monitoring faults in order to identify problem areas. This will be done using Hornbill Work closely with modality leads, radiologists, radiographers, clerical staff and CRIS/PACS and External imaging suppliers Administer, together with PACS and CRIS manager, PACS Team and supplier, system operations including interfaces and attached devices, printing, housekeeping, archiving, and ensuring daily backup of critical servers are being performed Participate in clinical audit Monitor staff competence and provide further training when necessary Work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines To perform radiography as required in keeping with Departmental protocols - This is expected to be an average of 2 days per month to maintain clinical skills To set high standards of radiography as determined by Standard Procedures and Directorate Policies To be responsible for the correct care of patients attending for diagnostic imaging To ensure Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS) images are in keeping with standards required in department protocols To assess a radiological referral is relevant in keeping from Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) 2018 Participate in data collection and audit for the trusts expanding artificial intelligence portfolio Support implementation of innovative radiology / digital solutions e.g Artificial Intelligence Have a high level of dexterity, correlation and sensory skills and a high level of co-ordination in order to do complex physical skills to manipulate patients safely for positioning and equipment with precision on a daily basis To be able to demonstrate a high degree of physical co-ordination in order to be able to use keyboard skills to manipulate images and for data entry Have high visual skills for imaging interpretation