PACS Administrator

A large hospital system in Alabama is currently seeking a contract PACS Administrator. The position will be based out of the Birmingham area.

Responsibilities:
Administrate and maintain the PACS environment and related ancillary applications, ensuring high availability and reliability of imaging data for clinical staff.

• Coordinate system upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting to optimize system performance and reliability.


• Implement and enforce data management policies, including image, storage, retrieval, and archiving processes.


• Provide Technical support and training to end-users on PACS functionalities, workflows, etc.


• Collaborate with radiology and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between PACS and electronic health record (EHR) systems.


• Conduct regular performance assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance metrics.


• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends related to the PACS Environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in applied science (Radiology), Health Information Technology, Computer Science, and any other related fields.


• Alternatively, 3 + years of experience supporting PACS and or IT related issues in a clinical environment.


• Strong knowledge of DICOM standards and HL7 interfaces.


• Experience with PACS administration, including troubleshooting and system configuration.


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on operational efficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Merge PACS solutions and integrations


• Certification in PACS or relevant imaging technologies or any other related technologies


• Familiar with all Imaging Modalities (X-Ray, CT, MRI, etc )