title: A case study in developing a radiology information technology (RIT) specialist position for supporting digital imaging.
abstract: Support services in providing PACS to healthcare facilities are becoming more complex. Imaginative staffing models are imperative to provide a successful PACS program to customers. Choosing the right staffing grid of support staff can be assisted by locations with like volumes or geographic areas. The RIT (radiology information technology) specialist is an excellent asset in a growing PACS environment. RITs can be the crucial liaison between the radiology department and the customer. RITs with different backgrounds can be recruited based on what type of support services your customers need. RITs are a great resource for one-on-one training from physicians to nursing staff. This mobile PACS spokesperson can take the concerns of the customers to the PACS administrator to open dialogue and communication that will win customer loyalty in this ever changing world of technology.
authors.affiliation: Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA, USA. tstockman@alegent.org
authors.forename: Troy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Stockman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011873:Radiology Information Systems; D013038:Specialization; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce