Senior PACS Administrator

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior PACS Administrator responsible for managing the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The role involves collaborating with clinical and IT teams to ensure adherence to policies and optimize imaging system performance, while providing mentorship and leadership within the department.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT or managing enterprise PACS systems.
• Expertise in managing inter-application dependencies and HL7 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily PACS operations and system configuration.
• Provides expert-level support for enterprise imaging systems.
• Mentors staff and supports system planning and development.

Skills

Leadership

System Configuration

Data Integrity

User Management

Information Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Radiologic Sciences, or related field

Job description

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Closing Date: 06/26/2025

Type of Position: Clinical Staff (Non-Classified)

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Summary of Job Duties: The Senior PACS Administrator is responsible for the implementation, management, and ongoing support of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and associated imaging systems across the healthcare enterprise. This role works in close collaboration with Medical Imaging leadership, Radiologists, Physicians, and the Information Technology department to ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures, as well as compliance with state and federal regulatory standards to support patient safety. Key responsibilities include advanced system configuration and functionality management, user administration, data integrity and correction, system upgrades, and complex issue resolution. The role also requires expertise in managing inter-application dependencies, network connectivity, and the configuration of HL7 and DICOM communication protocols. Additional responsibilities involve hardware support, information security configuration, and ensuring optimal performance and reliability of imaging system.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Radiologic Sciences, or a related field plus 5 years of experience in IT, healthcare, or managing enterprise PACS systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, IT, or related field.
• Five (5) years of IT experience or clinical/operational experience.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and expert-level support for enterprise imaging systems, ensuring alignment with clinical, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees daily PACS operations, system configuration, application upgrades, user management, data integrity, and hardware maintenance, with a focus on DICOM, HL7, network connectivity, and security compliance.
• Works closely with IT, radiology leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams, leads implementations, manages projects, and serves as a primary liaison for resolving complex system issues.
• Responsibilities include defining system requirements, developing technical and operational policies, and optimizing workflows to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Mentors staff, providing end-user training and documentation, and supporting system planning, development, and regional coordination.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement through performance metrics and QA/QI initiatives, and ensures system availability, data security, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Kneeling

Benefits Eligible: Yes