Job Summary
The PACS/RIS Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, support, and optimization of the radiology imaging and information systems including PACS, RIS, and associated imaging software. The role acts as a liaison between Radiology, IT, and vendors to ensure seamless operation of digital imaging workflows, high system availability, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Key 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).
Required
- 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.
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Remote
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Senior