Healthcare PACS Technical Architect

GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm is seeking an experienced Healthcare PACS Technical Architect in Chicago. The ideal candidate will architect, implement, and optimize PACS solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 7+ years in Healthcare IT with at least 3 years in PACS architecture, and hands-on expertise with Change Healthcare PACS products. This position offers an onsite or hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Healthcare IT.
• At least 3 years in PACS architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with Change Healthcare PACS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement PACS solutions.
• Lead technical assessments and integrations.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot complex PACS issues.

Skills

Healthcare IT

PACS architecture

Interoperability standards

Technical communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Location: Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL (Onsite/Hybrid)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare PACS Technical Architect with strong expertise in Change Healthcare PACS products. The ideal candidate will lead the architecture, integration, and optimization of PACS solutions within a healthcare environment. This role will be based in Milwaukee or Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement PACS solutions, focusing on Change Healthcare products.
• Lead technical assessments, migrations, and integrations between PACS and other healthcare IT systems (e.g., EMR/EHR, VNA, modalities).
• Collaborate with clinical, IT, and vendor teams to define and optimize workflows.
• Ensure PACS compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA).
• Troubleshoot complex PACS issues and provide technical guidance.
• Document architecture, configurations, workflows, and best practices.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Healthcare IT, with at least 3 years in PACS architecture.
• Deep hands‑on expertise with Change Healthcare PACS solutions.
• Solid experience integrating PACS with EMR/EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of DICOM, HL7, IHE, HIPAA, and healthcare interoperability standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Milwaukee or Chicago.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud‑based medical imaging solutions.
• Certifications in Change Healthcare products or relevant PACS technology.