Shannon Higgins
About Shannon Higgins
Shannon Higgins is an Information Systems Pacs Administrator II at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, overseeing PACS, RIS, and cardiology information systems.
Title at Scripps Health
Shannon Higgins holds the position of Information Systems PACS Administrator II at Scripps Health. In this role, Shannon is responsible for managing sophisticated medical imaging systems crucial for patient care.
Role in Radiology Informatics at Scripps Health
Since November 2013, Shannon Higgins has been a key member of the Radiology Informatics Team at Scripps Health. Shannon oversees the implementation and management of the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS), ensuring that daily operations run smoothly. Additionally, Shannon manages both the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Cardiology Information System, playing a vital role in the radiology and cardiology departments' functionality.
Management of Advanced Imaging Systems
As part of the Radiology Informatics Team, Shannon Higgins is responsible for handling ancillary imaging applications in both cardiology and radiology. This includes managing digital and voice recognition dictation systems, which are essential for accurate and efficient medical record-keeping and diagnostics.
Implementation of PACS at Scripps Health
Shannon Higgins is tasked with the critical job of implementing and managing the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) at Scripps Health. This system is fundamental to the hospital's ability to store, retrieve, manage, distribute, and present medical images, ensuring that patient care remains efficient and effective.