I wish. I've been an EMR Content Specialist (RHIT) for 10 years. It's a fancy word for Medical Records processing/copying where I'm at. I have 4 years on the clinical side as radiologic technologist prior along with an Associate in Microcomputer Software Applications/Programming back in the late 90's-early 2000's. I was offended when my superiors said I am paid to process medical records for requestors only and not being paid to be I.T. when all I want is to be efficient when I know there can be a way. It seems like positions now want you to be EPIC/CERNER certified prior to applying for a position . :( I look at my Health Information Technology credential and ask myself where's the I.T. portion of my current job. It's so misleading.
Hi! Definitely understand the frustration about your current situation. But your experience in medical records and radiology technology is not wasted! With your additional background in programming, it sounds like you have a strong foundation to become a health IT professional. Especially in radiology IT. As you know, in medical records there's push towards "ditching the disk". Moving away from burning medical images unto CDs and instead sharing them electronically. If you have the opportunity, try to get involved with the image sharing applications such as Ambra, Powershare or any other image sharing/VNA applications. As you build skills with the front end of the application, it may open doors to applying directly to these companies as level 1 support. Then quickly work your way up. Another option is to become a PACS analyst or PACS admin. There are a few videos on our channel on how to accomplish that. Epic certification is the harder route as it requires a healthcare organization to sponsor you (pay for you to become trained). You would need to be persistent in applying and get used to the denials. Eventually you'll get there. You already have what it takes. Don't give up. For some of us it took a simple referral to get into Epic. For others it took 10 years of applying. Everyone's path is different but earning your way towards that goal builds character and makes you a stronger analyst once you're there. Hope this helps.
I thought about PACs as well. Around where I live, those type of careers in which I call "Unicorns." My first hospital position at one of the big hospitals don't have an inhouse I.T. It was outsource. In addition, I'm so closed/sheltered with my current position (plus the management is way younger than me like in their late 20's to early 40's) so badly that I haven't even heard some of these software applications. It's either by word of mouth or what I'm allowed to use when I can see full potential if designed efficiently. I've been so out from the IT so long, I've lost my love of SQL, etc. I can only dream. I don't think one can ditch the disk quite yet especially for the elderly (patients)..
We have seen International organizations join these epic trainings remotely as well. Might work the same where the hospital has to sponsor their employees for training. Not 100% sure on this.
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I wish. I've been an EMR Content Specialist (RHIT) for 10 years. It's a fancy word for Medical Records processing/copying where I'm at. I have 4 years on the clinical side as radiologic technologist prior along with an Associate in Microcomputer Software Applications/Programming back in the late 90's-early 2000's. I was offended when my superiors said I am paid to process medical records for requestors only and not being paid to be I.T. when all I want is to be efficient when I know there can be a way. It seems like positions now want you to be EPIC/CERNER certified prior to applying for a position . :( I look at my Health Information Technology credential and ask myself where's the I.T. portion of my current job. It's so misleading.
Hi! Definitely understand the frustration about your current situation. But your experience in medical records and radiology technology is not wasted! With your additional background in programming, it sounds like you have a strong foundation to become a health IT professional. Especially in radiology IT. As you know, in medical records there's push towards "ditching the disk". Moving away from burning medical images unto CDs and instead sharing them electronically. If you have the opportunity, try to get involved with the image sharing applications such as Ambra, Powershare or any other image sharing/VNA applications. As you build skills with the front end of the application, it may open doors to applying directly to these companies as level 1 support. Then quickly work your way up. Another option is to become a PACS analyst or PACS admin. There are a few videos on our channel on how to accomplish that. Epic certification is the harder route as it requires a healthcare organization to sponsor you (pay for you to become trained). You would need to be persistent in applying and get used to the denials. Eventually you'll get there. You already have what it takes. Don't give up. For some of us it took a simple referral to get into Epic. For others it took 10 years of applying. Everyone's path is different but earning your way towards that goal builds character and makes you a stronger analyst once you're there. Hope this helps.
I thought about PACs as well. Around where I live, those type of careers in which I call "Unicorns." My first hospital position at one of the big hospitals don't have an inhouse I.T. It was outsource. In addition, I'm so closed/sheltered with my current position (plus the management is way younger than me like in their late 20's to early 40's) so badly that I haven't even heard some of these software applications. It's either by word of mouth or what I'm allowed to use when I can see full potential if designed efficiently. I've been so out from the IT so long, I've lost my love of SQL, etc. I can only dream. I don't think one can ditch the disk quite yet especially for the elderly (patients)..
I am working as a business analyst and I don’t have a medical background . Is it possible to get started in any of the modules?
What about international applicants?
We have seen International organizations join these epic trainings remotely as well. Might work the same where the hospital has to sponsor their employees for training. Not 100% sure on this.
Where is the link for epic tutoring? Online ?