PACS/RIS COORDINATOR

stjosephsyonkersjobs; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

stjosephsyonkersjobs is seeking a PACS/RIS Coordinator to manage the hospital's imaging systems, ensure secure access, and support radiology workflows. You will train staff, oversee backups and upgrades, and coordinate interface with EMR/LIS to maintain smooth operations.

The role emphasizes data security, regulatory compliance, and ongoing support for radiologists and technologists in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Radiology Technologists (Education)
• 2+ years in PACS/RIS environment or radiography experience (Experience)
• PACS/RIS administration certification preferred (Certifications)
• Strong technical skills in imaging systems, DICOM standards, and radiology workflow (Skills)

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain PACS and RIS systems, backups, updates and performance optimization
• Create and secure user accounts; train staff on system use
• Protect patient data, HIPAA compliance, and data archiving/storage
• Interface management between PACS/RIS and EMR/LIS and other systems
• Troubleshoot image routing issues and minimize system downtime
• Configure system settings, storage Allocation, and network configurations for efficiency
• Provide ongoing end-user support for radiologists, technologists and staff
• Perform QA/QC for imaging equipment and maintain departmental QA/QC programs

Skills

PACS/RIS software

Troubleshooting

Healthcare IT standards

PACS downtime monitoring

Image transfer issues

System upgrades coordination

Backups & updates

Storage & network config

Radiology IT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or Radiology

Job description

PACS/RIS Coordinator's role is key in a radiology department, responsible for managing both the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure smooth, secure, and efficient medical imaging operations.

Core Responsibilities

PACS/RIS duties include

• System Management & Maintenance: Ensure PACS and RIS are running smoothly, perform backups, apply updates, and optimize performance.
• User Management & Training: Create, maintain, and secure user accounts; train staff on system use.
• Data Security & Compliance: Protect patient data, comply with HIPAA, and manage archiving/storage.
• Interface Management: Maintain integration between PACS/RIS and other hospital systems (EMR, LIS, etc.).
• Workflow Support: Troubleshoot image routing issues, resolve system downtime, and ensure timely availability of images.
• Configuration & Optimization: Adjust system settings, storage allocation, and network configurations for efficiency.
• Create, maintain, and manage user accounts.
• Train radiologists, technologists, and other staff on PACS/RIS use.
• Provide ongoing technical support to end-users
• Perform and report on quality control for imaging equipment.
• Maintain QA/QC programs in line with departmental protocols

Skills & Background

• Experience in radiology, imaging, or IT.
• Knowledge of PACS/RIS software and integration protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT standards and compliance requirements.
• Monitoring PACS servers for downtime.
• Resolving image transfer issues.
• Coordinating system upgrades with IT.
• Perform system backups, apply updates/patches, and manage upgrades.
• Configure and optimize systems to meet departmental workflow needs, including storage allocation, network settings, and data compression

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Radiology Technologists
• Experience: 2+ years in PACS/RIS environment, and/or 2 + years as a qualified radiographer
• Certifications: PACS/RIS Administration certification preferred.
• Skills: Strong technical skills in imaging systems, DICOM standards, and radiology workflow; excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Schedule: 10AM-6PM