A large hospital system in Alabama is currently seeking a contract PACS Administrator. The position will be based in the Birmingham area.
About the Opportunity:
- On-site or Remote: Hybrid, 4 days onsite, 1 WFH
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm (CST)
Responsibilities:
- Administer 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.
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting Merge PACS solutions and integrations
- Certification in PACS, relevant imaging technologies, or any other related technologies
- Familiar with all Imaging Modalities (X-Ray, CT, MRI, etc.)
