How to Become a PACS Administrator 1 - What is a PACS Analyst?

If you’re someone who’s looking to get your first job in the field of Radiology IT or Imaging Informatics as a whole, then this video was designed for you. We’ll take a look at the overall requirements you’ll need to getting your first job offer. Obviously you’re looking to get your first job in this field so we’re assuming you have no experience as a PACS analyst. In this video, you’ll learn how to gain the necessary experience required, so you get started in this career.
If you’re someone who is already a healthcare professional, then even better. You’ll find the step by step guide much easier. However, this video is meant to reach out to all audiences.

What does this person do?
Serve the purpose of supporting the system which gets images from a patient to the physician and ultimately allows the physician or physicians to then care for the patient. Obviously there’s a whole lot more to that but we’lll keep things simple for now. If you haven’t already seen my video on “What is DICOM” then check it out in the link below. I explain the workflow in which a patient first arrives at a clinic, to getting their images taken and having their images read and dictated by the physician. You can also google the titles I’ve provided and take a look at the opportunities available in the region. You’ll be able to check out number of positions open, the starting salary, the mid-career salary and really decide if this is what you want to pursue.

What is DICOM Video: youtube.com/watch?v=uIy2Zp0QDSU&t=37s

Useful Links - PACS Boot Camp
Free Step by Step Guide: pacsbootcamp.com/bootcamp/
Free Practice Exams: pacsbootcamp.com/ciip-practice-exams
Free Course Modules: pacsbootcamp.com/free-courses/
Study Guide: pacsbootcamp.com/course/premium-iip-study-guide/

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Professional Organization Links
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American Board of Imaging Informatics: abii.org/Certification-Overview.aspx
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