PACS Operations Lead: Imaging IT & Data Security

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a PACS Administrator to manage the Picture Archiving and Communication System, ensuring seamless operation, maintenance, and access to medical imaging. You will support clinical teams, collaborate with IT and radiologists, train users, and uphold HIPAA and data security standards while optimizing system functionality.

This on-site role requires 1–2 years in radiologic tech, IS analysis, or database management, with ARRT and BCLS certifications

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in radiologic technology, information systems analysis, or database management.
• Proficiency in managing PACS hardware and software configurations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare data privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day PACS operations, user access, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation.
• Serves as liaison between facility, PACS vendors, radiologists, and other parties for updates and maintenance.
• Provides user training and ongoing support for PACS-related applications.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and drives quality initiatives.
• Monitors system performance and escalates hardware/software issues to vendors.
• Administers user accounts and facilitates data storage, retrieval, and integrity.
• Collaborates with IT and clinical staff to integrate PACS with hospital systems.

Skills

PACS administration

System troubleshooting

Data privacy & HIPAA

Vendor liaison

User training

Access control

Education

ARRT certification

BCLS certification

Radiologic technologist license (preferred)

Networking/database-certifications (preferred)

Job description

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a PACS Administrator to manage the Picture Archiving and Communication System, ensuring seamless operation, maintenance, and access to medical imaging. You will support clinical teams, collaborate with IT and radiologists, train users, and uphold HIPAA and data security standards while optimizing system functionality.

This on-site role requires 1–2 years in radiologic tech, IS analysis, or database management, with ARRT and BCLS certifications