Imaging Informatics Systems Administrator

Niagara Health; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Health in Niagara Region is seeking an Imaging Informatics Systems Administrator to support DI strategies and enterprise initiatives. You will work with DI staff, Radiologists and ICT to ensure smooth operation of imaging workflows, PACS, voice recognition and related systems.

The role requires strong IT and imaging informatics knowledge, with multi-site on-call duties and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires RMRT, Sonographer, or IT degree.
• Imaging Informatics Graduate Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in Diagnostic Imaging setting.
• Strong IT, server, Windows/Unix, and VMware knowledge.
• Experience with PACS and enterprise imaging workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation and training on Imaging Informatics apps.
• Plan, develop, and implement new equipment, software, processes.
• Monitor and maintain Imaging Informatics operations (PACS, VR, post-processing).
• Collaborate across DI, Cardiology, ICT and other teams on initiatives.
• Provide on-call multi-site imaging informatics support.
• Adhere to departmental and organizational policies.

Skills

Windows & Unix

VMware

PACS knowledge

Voice dictation

Education

Registered Medical Radiation Technologist or IT-related diploma

Imaging Informatics Graduate Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Sectra PACS

Meditech/Cerner

Dragon

Powerscribe

Job description

JOB TITLE: IMAGING INFORMATICS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, FT

STATUS: FULL TIME

DEPARTMENT: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

LOCATION: MULTISITE (SCS, NFS, WS)

HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD, ON-CALL

POSTING DATE: 03 NOVEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 09 NOVEMBER 2026

UNION: NON UNION

WAGE RANGE: $51.020 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Niagara Health is entering an era of great opportunity and we are looking for exceptional individuals to be part of our extraordinary future. As a valued member of the Diagnostic Imaging Team, the Imaging Informatics Systems Administrator will play a valuable role in managing systems that will deliver DI strategies and change initiatives at the departmental and enterprise wide level. Reporting to the Supervisor Imaging Informatics, you will work with the imaging informatics team, DI/Cardiology staff, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Pathologists, Pathology Assistants, DI Managers, ICT and all relevant stakeholders providing support to all areas of Niagara Health. The successful candidate will apply systems knowledge, expertise and interpersonal skills to fully support all Diagnostic Imaging modalities including, Cardiology, HIS/RIS, voice recognition technology, as well as assisting the systems administrators in supporting the enterprise wide PACS daily. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

DUTIES:

• Conduct orientation, training and continuing education on all applications within the Imaging Informatics portfolio
• Planning, development and implementation of new equipment, software and processes
• Monitor and maintain productivity standards and daily operations of the Imaging Informatics portfolio (PACS, VR, Post processing systems) as well as participate in afterhours updates as required
• Work collaboratively with members of various teams internal and external to Niagara Health to support and implement initiatives related to Imaging Informatics (DI, Cardiology, Pathology, ICT, Quality & Risk, OCINET, Modalities, RIS upgrades, HL7 integrations)
• Required to provide on-call multi-site Imaging Informatics support as a member of the Imaging Informatics team
• Work in accordance with all departmental and organizational policy and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Medical Radiation Technologist, Sonographer or Diploma/Degree in Information Technology is required
• Completion of an Imaging Informatics Graduate Certificate Program is preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Diagnostic Imaging environment (hospital or other complex organization)
• Excellent computer and server skills Knowledge of Windows and Unix-based systems and applications (including VMWare)
• Excellent analytical and interpretation skills along with demonstrated experience in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with information technology and network infrastructure with understanding of related software programs required
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS systems with an emphasis on Enterprise Imaging and understanding of Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiology workflows (Sectra, Meditech/Cerner preferred)
• Excellent communication, organizational and training skills required
• CAPM or PMP designation an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Nuance voice dictation (Dragon and Powerscribe)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team of professionals in an ever-changing, fast paced customer focused environment
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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