PACS Administrator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a PACS Administrator to manage the Picture Archiving and Communication System across the facility, ensuring accessibility and data integrity for imaging records.

You will liaise with IT, radiologists, and vendors to optimize performance and user satisfaction. Role requires 1–2 years of related experience, ARRRT and BCLS certifications, and a strong grasp of medical imaging data management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in radiologic technology, information systems analysis, or database management.
• ARRT certification required.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Radiologic technologist license preferred; networking or database management certifications preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across clinical, IT, and vendor teams.

Responsabilités

• Manages day-to-day PACS operations, including system maintenance, user access, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation.
• Works with radiologists, IT and vendors to address updates, stability, and maintenance tasks.
• Provides user training and ongoing support for PACS-related applications.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, data security and healthcare regulations.
• Monitors system performance and escalates hardware or software issues to vendors.
• Administers system access by creating, modifying, and deactivating user accounts.
• Facilitates data storage, organization, and retrieval with data integrity and timely access.

Description du poste

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