PACS Project Manager - Remote (Travel required)

Job Title: PACS Project Manager (Upgrade & Change/Merge Specialist)

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Remote - Travel required once a month)

Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Project Manager to lead and coordinate PACS upgrade initiatives across our healthcare network.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in PACS upgrades, workflow optimization, and a strong understanding of change management.
• Experience with patient or study merge/unmerge functionalities in PACS environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and oversee PACS upgrade projects, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical operations.
• Engage stakeholders (Radiology, IT, Vendor, Clinical End Users) to gather requirements and communicate project milestones.
• Work closely with technical teams to manage system configurations, data migrations, and integrations with RIS, EMR, and VNA.
• Coordinate and validate change and merge processes for patient and study records, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, risk assessments, and change control logs.
• Provide training and support to end-users on upgraded PACS features, focusing on change/merge workflows.
• Troubleshoot post-upgrade issues and coordinate resolution with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience managing PACS projects, including upgrades or migrations.
• In-depth knowledge of PACS architecture, DICOM, HL7, and integration concepts.
• Experience with PACS change/merge functionalities (e.g., patient/study merge/unmerge) is highly desirable.
• Strong project management skills; PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous hands-on experience with major PACS vendors (GE, Philips, Sectra, Fuji, etc.).
• Familiarity with clinical imaging workflows and regulatory standards.
• Experience in a multi-site healthcare environment.