Sr PACS Administrator - Medical Imaging & PACS

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled PACS Administrator to lead the administration of medical imaging applications. This role involves overseeing the PACS infrastructure, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring optimal performance of imaging systems. You will provide technical support, implement data security protocols, and stay updated on industry trends. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in patient care, where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing healthcare delivery. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PACS Administration with hands-on involvement.
• Proficiency in PACS software and hardware technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of PACS and related medical imaging applications.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure efficient PACS use.
• Provide advanced technical support and training to end-users.

Skills

PACS Administration

Medical Imaging Workflows

Data Security Regulations

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Imaging or related field

Equivalent job experience

Tools

PACS Software

Medical Imaging Applications

Job description

Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the complete administration of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and related medical imaging applications infrastructure.
2. Lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of PACS and related medical imaging applications software and hardware components.
3. Facilitates the resolution and documentation of major incidents and outages to our production environment.
4. Collaborate closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient use of the PACS system.
5. Proactively monitor and optimize PACS performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure uninterrupted access to medical imaging data.
6. Provide advanced technical support and training to end-users, troubleshooting complex PACS-related problems.
7. Implement process changes, collect data, and make recommendations to expedite workflow. Monitor systems, interfaces, and integration pieces to include daily QC reports.
8. Maintain an up-to-date understanding and working knowledge of the processes involved.
9. Respond appropriately to requests and concerns from users or others affected by the systems.
10. Inform all medical imaging leadership of changes, problems, and upgrades to PACS and related medical imaging applications.
11. Provide expert-level technical support and mentorship to junior PACS administrators, addressing complex issues and guiding professional development.
12. Implement and enforce data security protocols to safeguard patient information within the PACS and associated medical imaging applications.
13. Work with the cyber security team to implement and validate robust data security measures to safeguard patient information stored within the PACS.
14. Interface with IT teams to integrate PACS seamlessly with other healthcare information systems and technologies.
15. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance and upgrade PACS capabilities.
16. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including policies, procedures, and best practices, related to PACS administration.
17. Lead the planning and execution of PACS upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
18. Covers call and meets all SLAs.
19. Must live within one hour of one of the facilities that the employee supports.
20. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. 100% onsite position
2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience in Medical Imaging related field, computer science, Health Informatics, clinical imaging technology
3. 7+ years of experience in PACS Administration including hands-on involvement in system implementation and optimization.
4. Proficiency in PACS software and hardware technologies, with a deep understanding of medical imaging workflows and terminology.
5. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
6. In-depth knowledge of data security regulations and compliance standards in healthcare.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex PACS challenges.
8. Leadership skills to guide a team and coordinate PACS-related activities.
9. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
10. Continuous learning mindset to stay current with advancements in the PACS field.