Certifications
RON LOZ
Trumansburg,NY
Summary
Accomplished PACS administrator with a focus on enterprise imaging systems, recognized for improving system performance and cost efficiency while upholding HIPAA standards. Expertise in cross-functional teamwork, enhancing clinical workflows in radiology and cardiology sectors.
Overview
4
4
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Image Analyst II
Trinity Health
Syracuse
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated imaging PACS upgrades, enhancing system capabilities and user experience.
- Managed daily operations of change PACS at Syracuse, ensuring efficient and reliable performance.
- Executed complex project implementations that streamlined enterprise workflows and reduced costs.
- Facilitated server and application migrations to cloud platforms, enhancing scalability.
- Defined methodologies for local use of PowerScribe 360 SR reporting and ancillary applications.
- Resolved intricate user problems through program development and continuous technical support.
- Advised management on budgetary requirements for Syracuse PACS, informing strategic financial decisions.
- Researched emerging technologies to uncover potential improvements in operations.
PACS Administrator
Cayuga Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2021
- Drive and Plan the Enterprise Strategic Direction, Implementation, Management and Support Merge Enterprise PACS Imaging and Cardiac PACS Systems and ancillary applications at Cayuga
- Implemented and maintained a Merge VNA, PACS servers, Powerscribe360, and other ancillary PACS applications
- Oversaw complex projects related to Imaging Departmental functions
- Develop programs and solutions to resolve complex user problems for Cayuga Imaging and Doctors
- Provided technical support for users accessing PACS across various departments.
- Coordinated system upgrades and maintenance to improve performance reliability and user experience.
- Developed training materials to improve user understanding of PACS features.
- Coordinated user access to the PACS system in accordance with established security protocols.
- Evaluated vendor-supplied updates for compatibility with existing systems.
- Developed PACS system policies, procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with vendors to discuss and coordinate services related to archiving solutions. providing services such as archiving solutions or remote viewing capabilities for physicians outside of hospital walls.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
- Consulted users to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify necessary system enhancements and evaluate network requirements.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Planned, tested and supported high-availability infrastructures.
- Submitted recommendations regarding infrastructure overhauls.
- Promoted continuous improvement for IT governance processes.
- Coordinated with vendors and company personnel to facilitate purchases.
- Managed storage solutions, including NAS and SAN, optimizing data accessibility and redundancy.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Created configuration guides for deploying new desktops, laptops and mobile devices.
- Troubleshot application errors and provided technical support to end-users.
- Developed documentation for system processes and procedures for staff training.
- Developed documentation for system processes and procedures for staff training.
Systems Analyst
Cayuga Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2008
- Resolved high-priority technical problems, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity of operations.
- Maintained and updated enterprise-level server systems, including Active Directory, Exchange, various SQL installations, and backup schemas, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Researched and implemented enterprise-wide products, enhancing overall system capabilities and user satisfaction.
Mulitple
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
04.1992 - 09.2003
- Promoted 4 times throughout Cornell’s Information Technology Units
- Administered Novell network for 4 years, ensuring reliable connectivity and user access.
- Managed helpdesk operations, overseeing team performance and user support.
- Assisted users with desktop and network issues
- Desktop and Network Support
- Provided expert advice on helpdesk operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management and Management Information Systems
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Arts - History
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- PACS administration
- Radiology and Cardiology imaging solutions
- Configuration management
- Process optimization
- Project leadership
- Strategic planning
- Issue resolution expertise
- Cross-team collaboration
- Compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Data analysis
Achievements And Honors
- Martial Arts Modern Arnis Blackbelt
Certification
- CIIP
- PMP
- CSM Agile AI
- CSM Change Agent
- MCP
- Merge PACS Clinical and System Administrator (CPAM)
Timeline
Image Analyst II
Trinity Health
08.2021 - Current
PACS Administrator
Cayuga Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2021
Systems Analyst
Cayuga Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2008
Mulitple
Cornell University
04.1992 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Management and Management Information Systems
State University of New York At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - History
State University of New York At Buffalo