PACS Administrator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment up to $10k

Competitive pay

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a PACS Administrator to manage the Picture Archiving and Communication System, ensuring seamless operation, data integrity, and patient privacy.

The role collaborates with radiologists, IT, and vendors to optimize system functionality and support clinical teams. ARRT certification and BCLS training are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of radiologic technology or IT/database management experience.
• ARRT registration is required.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• HIPAA and quality assurance familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day PACS operations including access, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation.
• Coordinate with radiologists, IT, and vendors on updates and maintenance tasks.
• Provide user training and ongoing support for PACS-related applications.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Integrate PACS with hospital systems and perform problem solving for operational challenges.

Skills

PACS management

Troubleshooting

Data integrity

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two years college

Tools

PACS hardware

PACS software

Networking

Database management

Job description

• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment up to $10k
• Competitive pay

\"This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.\"

Job Summary
The PACS Administrator manages the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to ensure seamless operation, maintenance, and accessibility of medical imaging within the healthcare facility. This role supports clinical teams by maintaining system integrity, troubleshooting issues, and upholding high standards for data security and patient privacy. The PACS Administrator collaborates with IT, radiologists, and other stakeholders to optimize system functionality and user satisfaction.
Essential Functions

• Manages day-to-day operations of the PACS, including system maintenance, user access, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation.
• Serves as a liaison between the healthcare facility, PACS vendors, radiologists, and other associated parties to address system updates, stability, and maintenance tasks.
• Provides user training and ongoing support for PACS-related applications and processes.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and facilitates quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitors system performance and escalates hardware or software issues to vendors as necessary.
• Investigates, identifies, and proposes solutions to PACS operational challenges.
• Administers system access by creating, modifying, and deactivating user accounts.
• Facilitates data storage, organization, and retrieval, ensuring data integrity and timely access to imaging records.
• Ensures compliance with data security, privacy standards, and healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.
• Collaborates with IT and clinical staff to integrate PACS with other hospital systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in radiologic technology, information systems analysis, or database management required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in managing, troubleshooting, and configuring PACS hardware and software systems.
• Strong understanding of medical imaging data management principles, including storage, organization, and retrieval.
• Knowledge of radiographic technology and applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including HIPAA and quality assurance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across clinical, technical, and vendor teams.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills to address complex technical and operational issues.
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse teams, including healthcare professionals and external vendors.
• Capability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist preferred
• Certifications in networking and/or database management preferred

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Job Info

• Job Identification 170443
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 11/09/2026, 02:48 PM
• Degree Level Two Years College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day