Kathye Meyers Pepka
Kenosha
Summary
Dynamic PACS Administrator at Ascension Health Care with a proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing system performance. Expert in PACS management and training, I ensured HIPAA compliance while increasing departmental productivity. Adept at troubleshooting and fostering collaboration, I successfully integrated new imaging technologies to support clinical excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PACS Administrator
Ascension Health Care
04.2011 - 02.2025
- Facilitated communication between radiologists, referring physicians, technologists, and other relevant parties regarding specific image requests or concerns as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices in PACS administration to ensure sustained alignment with evolving standards and technologies.
- Consistently met HIPAA compliance requirements by implementing secure protocols for data storage, transmission, and retrieval processes.
- Assisted in budget planning activities related to PACS administration by forecasting future technology needs based on current utilization trends.
- Contributed to departmental meetings and initiatives by providing expert guidance on PACS-related topics.
- Led training sessions for radiologists, technologists, and hospital staff on proper usage of PACS systems to enhance user proficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely resolution of technical issues impacting system functionality or performance.
- Increased radiology department productivity through proactive maintenance of PACS hardware and software components.
- Conducted regular audits of patient data to maintain accuracy and integrity within the PACS database.
- Established standardized procedures for quality assurance testing of newly acquired imaging equipment prior to integration into the existing PACS environment.
- Ensured seamless integration of new medical imaging technologies into the existing PACS infrastructure to support clinical needs.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Communicated test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Niles East High School
Skokie, IL05-1969
Skills
- System troubleshooting
- Training and support
- Workflow optimization
- Hardware maintenance
- PACS management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
PACS Administrator
Ascension Health Care
04.2011 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Niles East High School
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