PACS/RIS COORDINATOR

Saintjosephs; City of Yonkers, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saintjosephs is seeking a PACS/RIS Coordinator to oversee the Picture Archiving and Communication System and RIS within our radiology department. You will ensure secure, reliable imaging operations, manage user accounts, provide training, and support clinicians in daily workflow.

Responsibilities include system maintenance, data security compliant with HIPAA, backups, upgrades, interface management with EMR/LIS, and QA/QC activities to maintain image quality and availability for timely patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or Radiology.
• 2+ years in PACS/RIS or 2+ years as radiographer.
• Strong technical skills in imaging systems, DICOM, and radiology workflow.

Responsibilities

• System Management & Maintenance for PACS and RIS.
• User Management & Training: create, maintain, and secure user accounts; train staff on system use.
• Data Security & Compliance: protect patient data and HIPAA compliance.
• Interface Management: maintain integration with EMR/LIS and other systems.
• Workflow Support: troubleshoot image routing, downtime, and ensure image availability.
• Configuration & Optimization: adjust settings, storage, and network configurations for efficiency.
• Quality control for imaging equipment; QA/QC programs in line with protocols.

Skills

PACS/RIS knowledge

Troubleshooting

Healthcare IT compliance

User training

System upgrades coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/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

• 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.
• 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
• Skills: Strong technical skills in imaging systems, DICOM standards, and radiology workflow; excellent communication and problem-solving abilities