Imaging Informatics Coordinator P2BI

 

Medical Imaging Solutions

Vancouver, BC 

The primary site will be Mount Saint Joseph Hospital (MSJ) and secondary site is to be St. Paul's Hospital (SPH)

 

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the Medical Imaging department, the Imaging Informatics Coordinator administers and coordinates all aspects related to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Medical Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Cardiology Information System(s) for designated sites.

 

The Imaging Informatics Coordinator works to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of clinical initiatives to support the management and operations of Medical Imaging systems.  The role performs duties that include the development of specifications, test dictionaries and report formats, coordinating the installation of interfaces and equipment, preparing system implementation plans/revisions and facilitating system changes and enhancements. The Imaging Informatics Coordinator liaises with vendors, Medical Imaging Departments and Health Information Management on a variety of system issues and acts as a resource to users.

What you’ll do

• Develop and modify specifications, test dictionaries, and report formats for each Medical Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Cardiology section, in conjunction with department staff.
• Prepare implementation plans for Imaging Information Systems as well as the Picture Archiving and Communication System, in collaboration with the vendor, Provincial Digital Health & Information Services (PDHIS) Teams and Medical Imaging operations staff. Coordinate program testing prior to implementation and take appropriate action to correct deficiencies. Ensure implementation tasks are completed on time.
• Coordinate the installation of interfaces and equipment with PDHIS and Medical Imaging Operations teams.
• Act as a liaison with vendor application specialists, PDHIS and Medical Imaging Operations teams on a variety of issues related to current and future requirements such as establishing standard billing codes and requisitions, specific background jobs and hardware requirements.
• Provide clinical/technical consultation and advisory services to users such as Radiologists, Technologists and clerical staff, students and medical residents in routine operations, maintenance and problem correction. Act as a resource to these users for such issues as annual Workload Measurement updates, billing code revisions, technical trouble-shooting, equipment/interface revisions and updates.
• Facilitate the development of changes and enhancements to the computer system(s) as required by changes or developments in department practice. Prepare specifications for programs; coordinate department requirements with Information Services and vendors. Apply the appropriate Canadian Institute for Health Information Workload Measurement Systems standards to the dictionaries.
• Investigate and correct Medical Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Cardiology computer system errors, including the running of test programs.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the database for the Medical Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Cardiology Information System by assigning appropriate codes to ensure comprehensive and congruent output.
• Develop and maintain procedures and manuals for the department information systems, including downtime procedures. Maintain electronic inventory of departmental hardware and software.
• Create a variety of reports by designing report format, extracting relevant information and printing the results.
• Participate in continuous Quality Improvement by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies.
• Order computer supplies during implementation as required.
• Participate in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisor and other health care professionals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Five years’ recent, related Medical Imaging experience, inclusive of two years’ recent, related Medical Imaging clinical information systems experience in the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of radiology information systems and/or picture archiving and communication systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• May require the use of a vehicle for which mileage is reimbursed in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
• May be required to travel, work different shift hours and weekends/STATs in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within PDHIS - Medical Imaging Solutions contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of the applicable MI standards of practice and guidelines for MI clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational MI clinical and administrative workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Imaging clinical information systems, PACS/RIS, general computer operations and applications as well as other hospital information systems.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and deal effectively with clients, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $41.05 - $51.26 / Hour
Location: The primary site will be Mount Saint Joseph Hospital (MSJ) and secondary site is to be St. Paul's Hospital (SPH). MSJ - 3080 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3N4, SPH - 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
Closing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: There is potential for three different shift times under the work hours section: 07:30-15:30; 08:00-16:00; 09:00-17:00 (Monday-Friday)
Requisition #: 197171E

 

What we do

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

 

Attention current employees of PHSA:

 

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The internal job posting expires on April 18, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

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