PACS System Administrator | Full-Time | Newark Campus

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other

403(b) with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware is seeking a Full-Time PACS System Administrator to manage and support PACS and related clinical systems within the Imaging Department. This role emphasizes on-day operations, image workflow, archiving, and reliable data transfer across RIS/DICOM interfaces.

The administrator will develop user training, implement system improvements with Radiologists and IS, ensure policy compliance, and drive QA/QC initiatives to enhance patient imaging services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in computer science or related field required.
• Two-year radiology information systems experience preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Operates day-to-day PACS equipment, image workflow, archiving, and pre-fetching.
• Ensures proper operation of DICOM data transfer into PACS and RIS validation.
• Performs database changes to meet new business needs and project initiatives.
• Analyzes and develops solutions with IS staff for clinical system support.
• Identifies and resolves PACS and clinical system problems and communicates progress.

Skills

PACS knowledge

Image workflow

DICOM data transfer

Database changes

User support

Education

Associate degree in computer science or related field

Two-year radiology information systems experience preferred

Tools

PACS

RIS

DICOM

Job description

Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

ChristianaCareis a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

TheChristiana HospitalImaging Department is currently recruiting for a Full-Time PACS System Administrator.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• To Provide management and end user support for the applications of Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS), and other clinical system applications used within the Department of Imaging Services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates on a day-to-day basis, PACS equipment including image workflow, archiving, auto routing and pre-fetching, image quality assurance and other related activities.


• Works with department managers and supervisors to ensure proper operation of DICOM digital image data transfer into the PACS as well as network transmission RIS validation and exceptions handling.


• Perform database changes to include additions, corrections and testing to meet new business needs or as part of project initiatives.


• Works with Information System (IS) staff to analyze and develop solutions to users' problems while providing support of clinical systems.


• Recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and resolves problems with PACS, and other assigned clinical systems.


• Identifies required task, assigns responsibility, establishes completion dates, and communicates progress.


• Responds to department's current and future PACS clinical computer needs by providing recommendations for equipment, software, and system workflow.


• Develops education material and communicate work plan to provide initial and on-going training for end users.


• Ensures compliance with CC departmental policies, procedures, and mandatory education requirements.


• Investigates, identifies, and prepares proposals to solve specific operational problems within all clinical operational areas, working closely with Radiologists, Operations Managers, Supervisors, and technologists as well as involving the next level of administration as appropriate.


• Works with Imaging Department Information Services, Information Technology (IT) and Imaging team members to develop operating standards, policies, procedures, and training programs.


• Reviews feedback from system users and compile and analyzes support data and recommends procedural and educational changes as appropriate.


• Works with others in the Imaging Department and other Imaging team members to identify and design future Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) needs and efficient workflow processes that include further integration into operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in computer science or related field


• Two-year radiology information systems experience preferred


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Christiana Care offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits


• 403 (b) with an employer match


• Generous Paid Time Off

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Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Oct 10, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/