IMAGING INFORMATICS

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WhatIs

it ?

WhatIs

it ?The study and application of

processes and information and

communication technology for

the acquisition, manipulation,

analysis and distribution of

medical image data.

WhatIs

it ?The study and application of

processes and information and

communication technology for

the acquisition, manipulation,

analysis and distribution of

medical image data.

WhatIs

it ?The study and application of

processes and information and

communication technology for

the acquisition, manipulation,

analysis and distribution of

medical image data.

Biology

HEALTHSCIENCE

computerscience

Medicalphysics

engineering

Involves information obtained from tissues, organs and

other body structures by trained technicians using

sophisticated equipment and processes and evaluated by

pathologists and radiologists who make diagnoses and

treatment decisions

Involves information obtained from tissues, organs and

other body structures by trained technicians using

sophisticated equipment and processes and evaluated by

pathologists and radiologists who make diagnoses and

treatment decisions

Involves information obtained from tissues, organs and

other body structures by trained technicians using

sophisticated equipment and processes and evaluated by

pathologists and radiologists who make diagnoses and

treatment decisions

Involves information obtained from tissues, organs and

other body structures by trained technicians using

sophisticated equipment and processes and evaluated by

pathologists and radiologists who make diagnoses and

treatment decisions

usepurposesignificance

DiagnosisThese images help clinicians with assessing and

determining causes of diseases

treatmentrecovery

Assessment

&

They are used to guide and assess if the medical intervention

introduced to the patient’s system by the clinician is performing

optimally.

examples

pictureArchivingcommunicationssystems

A medical imaging technology which provides economical storage of, and

convenient access to, images from multiple modalities.

&

radiologyinformation

systemA networked software suit for managing medical imagery and associated

data. It is especially useful for managing radiological records in multiple

locations.

Role of the

librarian

Role of the

librarian

Librarians provide input into how the images can be indexed

and described so that they are readily retrievable by health

professionals involved with that patient’s care.

Role of the

librarian

Librarians provide input into how the images can be indexed

and described so that they are readily retrievable by health

professionals involved with that patient’s care.

They are also in charge of finding and providing images of planned

procedures or disease processes for patients and families.

trivia

Society forImaging informatics in

medicineA Society devoted to advance computer applications and information

technology in medical imaging through education and research. SIIM

provides an open environment for imaging information professionals to access expert and cutting edge resources in a collegial and practical

atmosphere.

Job Title: Imaging Informatics Analyst

Task: -Manages and maintains the Radiology Information System (RIS) database and

associated ancillary databases.

- The one who is Responsible for day to day operation of DI patient care databases including troubleshooting, implementations, reporting and upgrades.

Educational attainment: -Bachelor's degree in informatics, business, computer science or a healthcare

related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for degree.

Experience: Demonstrable skills in use of personal computers,

computerized information systems and experience in database design and

management.

Salary: Ranges from $52,800-88,000.

careeropportunity

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