PACS Administrator/Full Time/Days

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center, seeks a PACS IT Administrator to oversee network management and operations for PACS servers and workstations. You will ensure connectivity between modalities and PACS/RIS, support radiology IT initiatives, and coordinate with vendors and other IT teams.

The role includes deploying technology for PACS imaging, monitoring projects and budgets, and developing training for radiologists and users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Information Systems or related area; or 5+ years’ experience managing/supporting PACS systems and radiology applications.
• Experience with radiology workflows and radiology-specific applications.
• Knowledge of DICOM and HL7 protocols; Experience with Change Healthcare PACS, Workflow Intelligence, Powerscribe, and structured reporting data.
• Experience with desktop deployment in both physical and Virtual Desktops.

Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating and prioritizing the deployment of technology for PACS radiology imaging and information initiatives.
• Monitors and oversees major implementation projects, hours and budget for current and planned upgrades for PACS.
• Manages and oversees the day-to-day performance of PACS systems as they support department operations. Develop and implement tools to monitor system performance and provide metrics.
• Develops and implements training for all users, including the radiologists.
• Provides regular status report updates to management on PACS operations as requested.
• Ensures that the right timing, resources and sequences of work efforts are applied to meet department deadlines.
• Facilitates communication with vendors as appropriate for current and planned IT projects.
• Works in conjunction with other systems administrators to keep current IT upgrades on schedule and develops solutions to overcome obstacles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Information Systems or related area

5+ years’ experience managing/supporting PACS systems and other radiology specific applications

Tools

DICOM

HL7 Protocols

Change Healthcare PACS

Workflow Intelligence

Powerscribe

Structured Reporting data

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• Responsibilities include operational administration and network management of all PACS servers and workstations as well as maintaining network connectivity between all modalities and the PACS/RIS.

Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating and prioritizing the deployment of technology for PACS radiology imaging and information initiatives.
• Monitors and oversees major implementation projects, hours and budget for current and planned upgrades for PACS.
• Manages and oversees the day-to-day performance of PACS systems as they support department operations. Develop and implement tools to monitor system performance and provide metrics.
• Develops and implements training for all users, including the radiologists.
• Provides regular status report updates to management on PACS operations as requested.
• Ensures that the right timing, resources and sequences of work efforts are applied to meet department deadlines.
• Facilitates communication with vendors as appropriate for current and planned IT projects.
• Works in conjunction with other systems administrators to keep current IT upgrades on schedule and develops solutions to overcome obstacles.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Information Systems or related area OR 5+ years 5 or more years’ experience managing/supporting PACS systems and other radiology specific applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in health care operations.- Knowledge of DICOM and HL7 Protocols, Radiology Systems.- Experience with Change Healthcare PACS and Workflow Intelligence, Powerscribe and structured Reporting data.- Experience with desktop deployment in both physical and Virtual Desktops.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.