PACS Admin

Advocate Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a PACS Specialist to manage daily PACS operations, including data transfer, archiving, and system validation. You will coordinate technical aspects of the PACS network, communicate changes to staff, and provide troubleshooting support.

The role requires 5 years in imaging services or PACS administration, with strong information systems knowledge and collaboration across departments. Hybrid work currently offers 60% remote and 40% onsite duties.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Typically 5 years of imaging services/PACS administration experience.
• Strong understanding of information systems supporting imaging technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of PACS equipment including data transfer, validation, archiving, and routing.
• Plan and coordinate technical aspects of the PACS network and equipment and communicate changes to staff.
• Respond to inquiries, troubleshoot, and alert users during downtime or upgrades.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff using PACS and related apps.
• Work with IT to ensure security, backup, and access controls for PACS.

Skills

PACS administration

Imaging systems

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Department

05520 AMG Specialist Group: Imaging - Imaging Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Hybrid position - 60% remote work, 40% onsite work. After hour work may be required for planned upgrades or unplanned outages. Weekly on call duties required approximately 4 times/year.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operations of PACS equipment including digital image data transfer, radiology information system validation, exceptions handlings, archiving, auto-routing, prefetching and other related activities.
• Plans and coordinates all technical aspects of the PACS network and equipment in regard to services, programs, and evaluation of programs, and communicates changes in the PACS operation to Medical Staff and department staff.
• Serves as a technical resource by responding to system inquires, troubleshooting problems, and alerting users when downtime, service bulletins, performance changes and upgrades occur.
• Develops and implements training programs for all staff (technical staff, medical staff, radiologists, etc.) using PACS and related applications.
• Works with the Information Services staff to provide adequate security, backup, recovery and restart procedures and instructions. Assigns and monitors access to PACS for all users and adheres to organizational security standards.
• Works in conjunction with Information Services to install system upgrades and resolve problems, and participates in testing of PACS programs and software changes in any of the systems that interface with PACS.
• Develops, implements and maintains PACS policies and procedures.
• Reviews feedback from system users, compiles and analyzes support data, and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Ensures that all quality assurance measures are met and makes adjustments to maintain quality standards throughout the department and medical center.
• Recommends equipment modification, new equipment and is responsible for existing equipment and contractual services as needed.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in imaging services, PACS administration and/or other imaging technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Exceptional understanding of information systems and how they support imaging technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must sit up to 50 percent of the workday.
• Must lift up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• May be exposed to hazardous material and must wear protective clothing as required.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.