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- 49784
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) Applications Analyst III is a business specialist and technology generalist responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies. The PACS Applications Analyst III is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes by informing and advising customers on information system technologies' functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
Position: PACS Application Analyst III
Department: E H R
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functions as technical liaison and broker of services with various vendors.
- Must develop and maintain credibility and effective working relations with both customer management and IT personnel.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of business problems, as well as IT strategies, issues, and priorities.
- Requires forward-thinking individuals who seek opportunities to apply technology to improving business processes within strategic system goals.
- Must be competent to perform and integrate work at a high level within this job family and work at an in-depth level within the technical and clinical areas.
- Responsible for the design, build, installation, integration, data migration, testing, support, and core functions for several imaging IT systems.
- Responsible for maintaining operations and capable of leading systems upgrades to the PACS, as well as the system archive and workstations throughout the BMC systems.
- Monitors software and hardware related issues, to include disk space allocation, device configuration, and back-up system; assesses department needs; troubleshoots hardware and software problems.
- Works closely with clinical staff and analysts in workflow optimization, issue resolution, and system implementations and upgrades.
- Provides end-user training, as needed.
- Fosters and cultivates physician and vendor relationships and develops policies for imaging applications.
- May need to travel between campuses and community partners to perform duties.
- Participates in rotating on-call support.
- System Administration: Proficiently manage and maintain Sectra IDS7 PACs and other radiology-related systems.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with radiology systems promptly to ensure uninterrupted workflow. Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and optimizations.
- Integration and Configuration: Implement and configure DICOM Modality setups, ensuring seamless communication and compatibility between various radiological devices and systems.
- Collaboration and Training: Collaborate with radiologists, technicians, and other staff to understand system needs. Provide training and support to end-users to maximize system utilization and efficiency.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and compliance standards. Ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Provide support to assigned customers in defining or designing business processes and identifying enabling technologies based on customer requirements.
- Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
- Actively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices relevant to the assigned client business; Assess near-term needs, utilizing structured interview processes to establish business priorities.
- Consult with technical subject matter experts and develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities; Coordinate multi-system solutions to clarify interdependencies (and interfaces) so that systems appear seamless to customers.
- Align with other IT functional areas to remain apprised of project status and inform customer management of progress.
- Conversely, keep the IT group’s technology and service managers aware of user issues and potential potholes or resolve conflicts; Diagnose, analyze, and resolve software issues independently or by engaging the appropriate parties to achieve a resolution.
- Document all aspects of the project plans (scope, definition, testing, delivery, and support) and coordinate business/clinical and IT implementation resources for successful delivery.
- Actively participate in the team environment and enable colleagues to fulfill the department’s operating objectives.
- Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost versus benefit measurements; brokers other IT services; and communicates trends and requirements to and from customers and IT.
- Responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes. Informs and advises customers on information system technologies’ functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
- Participate in an on-call customer support rotation during normal business hours and off hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
- Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 4+ years relevant experience in either of the following:
- Business systems analysis, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms or
- Business unit experience that includes working closely with IT in the development and implementation of systems or
- Experience working as a Radiology technologist.
Additional experience desired:
- Sectra and Epic knowledge.
- Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad-based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change.
- Experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business.
- Experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- DICOM and HL7 knowledge is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the assigned business area’s products and processes.
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that is understandable to the business.
- Understanding of project management concepts in planning and implementing multiple projects in a cross functional environment.
- Strong written communication skills, including project documentation and technical writing.
- Strong verbal communication skills while interacting with team members, other teams in the IT department, end users, and/or other departments throughout the organization.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills; a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans.
- Ability to solve problems often spanning multiple environments in a business area.
- Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business process.
- Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Compensation Range:
$89,500.00 - $130,000.00
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
PACS Application Analyst III
- 49784
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) Applications Analyst III is a business specialist and technology generalist responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies. The PACS Applications Analyst III is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes by informing and advising customers on information system technologies' functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
Position: PACS Application Analyst III
Department: E H R
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functions as technical liaison and broker of services with various vendors.
- Must develop and maintain credibility and effective working relations with both customer management and IT personnel.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of business problems, as well as IT strategies, issues, and priorities.
- Requires forward-thinking individuals who seek opportunities to apply technology to improving business processes within strategic system goals.
- Must be competent to perform and integrate work at a high level within this job family and work at an in-depth level within the technical and clinical areas.
- Responsible for the design, build, installation, integration, data migration, testing, support, and core functions for several imaging IT systems.
- Responsible for maintaining operations and capable of leading systems upgrades to the PACS, as well as the system archive and workstations throughout the BMC systems.
- Monitors software and hardware related issues, to include disk space allocation, device configuration, and back-up system; assesses department needs; troubleshoots hardware and software problems.
- Works closely with clinical staff and analysts in workflow optimization, issue resolution, and system implementations and upgrades.
- Provides end-user training, as needed.
- Fosters and cultivates physician and vendor relationships and develops policies for imaging applications.
- May need to travel between campuses and community partners to perform duties.
- Participates in rotating on-call support.
- System Administration: Proficiently manage and maintain Sectra IDS7 PACs and other radiology-related systems.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with radiology systems promptly to ensure uninterrupted workflow. Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and optimizations.
- Integration and Configuration: Implement and configure DICOM Modality setups, ensuring seamless communication and compatibility between various radiological devices and systems.
- Collaboration and Training: Collaborate with radiologists, technicians, and other staff to understand system needs. Provide training and support to end-users to maximize system utilization and efficiency.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and compliance standards. Ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Provide support to assigned customers in defining or designing business processes and identifying enabling technologies based on customer requirements.
- Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
- Actively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices relevant to the assigned client business; Assess near-term needs, utilizing structured interview processes to establish business priorities.
- Consult with technical subject matter experts and develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities; Coordinate multi-system solutions to clarify interdependencies (and interfaces) so that systems appear seamless to customers.
- Align with other IT functional areas to remain apprised of project status and inform customer management of progress.
- Conversely, keep the IT group’s technology and service managers aware of user issues and potential potholes or resolve conflicts; Diagnose, analyze, and resolve software issues independently or by engaging the appropriate parties to achieve a resolution.
- Document all aspects of the project plans (scope, definition, testing, delivery, and support) and coordinate business/clinical and IT implementation resources for successful delivery.
- Actively participate in the team environment and enable colleagues to fulfill the department’s operating objectives.
- Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost versus benefit measurements; brokers other IT services; and communicates trends and requirements to and from customers and IT.
- Responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes. Informs and advises customers on information system technologies’ functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
- Participate in an on-call customer support rotation during normal business hours and off hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
- Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 4+ years relevant experience in either of the following:
- Business systems analysis, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms or
- Business unit experience that includes working closely with IT in the development and implementation of systems or
- Experience working as a Radiology technologist.
Additional experience desired:
- Sectra and Epic knowledge.
- Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad-based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change.
- Experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business.
- Experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- DICOM and HL7 knowledge is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the assigned business area’s products and processes.
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that is understandable to the business.
- Understanding of project management concepts in planning and implementing multiple projects in a cross functional environment.
- Strong written communication skills, including project documentation and technical writing.
- Strong verbal communication skills while interacting with team members, other teams in the IT department, end users, and/or other departments throughout the organization.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills; a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans.
- Ability to solve problems often spanning multiple environments in a business area.
- Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business process.
- Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Compensation Range:
$89,500.00 - $130,000.00
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Application Engineer
Target employers with active LCA filings
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Application Engineer roles have already committed to visa sponsorship infrastructure. Prioritize these employers early, as they understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw offers over work authorization concerns.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Application Engineer hiring cycles often run three to six months. Know your OPT end date and STEM OPT extension eligibility before applying, so you can communicate your authorization window clearly and avoid late-stage surprises that cause employers to hesitate.
Emphasize your degree-to-role alignment
Application Engineer is a specialty occupation requiring a directly related degree. Explicitly connect your engineering or computer science coursework to the role in your resume and interviews, since employers will need to demonstrate this alignment when sponsoring your H-1B visa.
Look for roles at mid-size software and hardware companies
Mid-size technology companies frequently sponsor Application Engineers because the role is critical to their customer success operations. These employers often have faster hiring decisions and more direct access to the decision-makers who approve sponsorship than large enterprise organizations.
Prepare to discuss post-OPT authorization options
Employers who haven't sponsored before may ask what comes after OPT. Be ready to explain the H-1B cap-subject process, the April filing timeline, and that your STEM OPT extension can provide up to three additional years of work authorization while a petition is pending.
Highlight cross-functional experience in your application
Application Engineers sit between engineering and sales or customer success teams. Demonstrating experience collaborating across functions makes you a stronger candidate and signals to employers that you can deliver immediate value, which reduces hesitation around investing in long-term visa sponsorship.
Application Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Application Engineer on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Application Engineer roles qualify for F-1 OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Your degree must align with the specific role, so a mechanical engineering degree supporting an industrial automation application engineer position is fine, while a business degree generally would not be.
Does an Application Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives you up to three years of total OPT work authorization, which significantly improves your H-1B sponsorship odds.
What types of employers hire Application Engineers who sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Software companies, industrial automation firms, semiconductor manufacturers, and enterprise hardware vendors are the most common sponsors for Application Engineer roles. Companies like Siemens, Keysight, PTC, and Ansys have consistent LCA filing histories for this title. To find employers currently hiring Application Engineers who have a track record of sponsoring, browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces visa-friendly job listings specifically for OPT students.
How should I answer questions about work authorization as an Application Engineer candidate?
Be direct and specific. State that you're authorized to work on F-1 OPT, give your authorization end date, and confirm your STEM extension eligibility if applicable. Explain that H-1B sponsorship would be needed after OPT ends and provide a brief timeline: employers file in March for an October 1 start. Framing it as a straightforward, well-documented process tends to reduce employer hesitation more effectively than vague reassurances.
Is an Application Engineer role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Application Engineer roles have generally qualified as specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized engineering knowledge. The key factor is whether the employer can demonstrate a degree in a specific technical discipline is a normal requirement for the position. Roles focused purely on sales support with minimal technical depth can face scrutiny, so the job description and your responsibilities both matter when an employer builds the H-1B petition.