Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The employer is seeking a PACS/RIS Administrator to maintain, support, and optimize radiology imaging and information systems. The role supports digital imaging workflows, system availability, healthcare regulatory compliance, integrations, user access, system maintenance, and coordination with clinical teams and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and maintain the PACS and RIS systems for radiology departments
- Provide first- and second-level support for radiology IT systems, troubleshooting technical and workflow issues
- Ensure timely and accurate archiving, retrieval, and distribution of medical images and reports
- Monitor system performance, conduct routine maintenance, and manage backups and disaster recovery plans
- Coordinate with radiologists, technologists, and clinicians to improve workflow efficiency and system usability
- Support integration with other hospital systems such as HIS (Hospital Information System), EMR/EHR, and modality devices (CT, MRI, X-ray)
- Manage user accounts, access control, and security protocols in compliance with HIPAA and other data protection regulations
- Document system issues, upgrades, and changes; maintain detailed operational logs
- Participate in PACS/RIS training programs and user education
- Work closely with vendors for system updates, patching, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting with PACS/RIS administration
- Strong knowledge of DICOM, HL7, and IHE standards
- Familiarity with radiology workflow and modality integration
- Experience with systems like Visage similar PACS products and Aspen, Medinformatics , SCI , Cadstream , Icad , Hologic
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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