Healthcare Merge Technical Architect - Kansas City, MO - Remote

Our client seeks an Healthcare Merge technical Architect for a 12 Months project in Kansas City, MO . Below is the detailed requirement

Job Title: Healthcare Merge Technical Architect

Work location : Kansas City, MO

Duration: 12 Months

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced PACS Technical Architect with deep expertise in Merge Healthcare products to join our healthcare technology team in Kansas. The right candidate will design, implement, and support enterprise PACS solutions, focusing on optimizing radiology imaging workflows and integrations

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Information technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline or equivalent experience with 15+ Minimum Experience

• 7+ years in healthcare IT, with at least 3 years architecting or administering Merge PACS environments.
• Deep knowledge of DICOM, HL7, and IHE standards in radiology imaging.
• Experience with Merge PACS administration, upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with VNA, storage solutions, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement PACS solutions using Merge Healthcare suite (Merge PACS, Merge RIS, etc.).
• Design and lead the integration of PACS with other healthcare systems (EMR, VNA, modalities).
• Define technical standards, policies, and best practices for PACS workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving PACS, networking, DICOM, HL7, and image storage.
• Collaborate with radiology, IT, and vendor teams to ensure robust and compliant imaging environments.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to internal IT and clinical teams.
• Lead or assist in PACS migration or consolidation projects.