Imaging Architect

Job Title: Imaging Architect

Location: Chicago, IL

What is in it for you?

The Imaging Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level medical imaging solutions. This includes architecture for PACS/VNA systems, integration with EMR/EHR platforms, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The role involves strategic planning, technical leadership, and collaboration across clinical, IT, and vendor teams.

Responsibilities: -

Architecture & Design:

• Develop scalable, secure, and interoperable imaging architectures.
• Design blueprints for Radiology and Cardiology PACS, VNA, and diagnostic systems.
• Integrate imaging systems with EMR/EHR and other clinical platforms.
• Implementation & Integration:

Lead PACS/VNA migration projects.

• Define infrastructure, storage, and network specifications for optimal image performance.
• Ensure compliance with DICOM, HL7, IHE profiles, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Strategy & Leadership:

• Create and execute diagnostic imaging strategy aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate emerging imaging technologies and recommend adoption.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across teams.

Documentation & Standards:

• Maintain architecture diagrams, data flow models, and configuration documentation.
• Develop and enforce imaging standards and best practices.

Collaboration:

• Work with internal IT, clinical stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Align technical solutions with clinical workflows and business processes .

Experience: -

• 15+ Years

Location: -

• Chicago, US (3 days Onsite)

Educational Qualifications: -

• Engineering Degree BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.
• Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.

Skills: -

Mandatory skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Imaging Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare IT architecture, with 5+ years in imaging systems (PACS/VNA).
• Deep knowledge of DICOM, HL7, IHE, and imaging standards.
• Experience in multi-vendor, multi-site healthcare environments.
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification preferred.

Good to have skills: -

• Cloud computing experience (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.