Imaging Systems Engineer

Imaging Systems Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an Imaging Systems Engineer responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise imaging systems and related integrations. This role serves as the technical owner for assigned imaging platforms, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with clinical and operational objectives.

The Engineer leads the full project lifecycle, including solution design, system configuration, integration development, testing, validation, deployment, documentation, and transition to operational support. This position functions as a Build/Engineering role and serves as the primary technical authority for imaging applications, interoperability, and workflow design.

The role requires deep expertise in PACS, RIS, DICOM, HL7, voice recognition platforms, imaging workflows, routing architectures, and healthcare interoperability standards.

Essential Functions

System Architecture & Design

• Serve as technical architect for imaging platforms and related integrations.
• Design scalable, supportable solutions across PACS, RIS, Voice Recognition, Worklist, AI, and imaging workflow platforms.
• Translate business and clinical requirements into technical architecture, implementation roadmaps, and design standards.
• Develop architecture diagrams, workflow designs, interface specifications, and system dependency documentation.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations regarding scalability, feasibility, risk, and operational impact.

Platform Ownership

• Serve as system owner and technical subject matter expert for assigned imaging platforms.
• Establish configuration standards, lifecycle plans, upgrade strategies, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Maintain ownership of system architecture, integrations, security considerations, and operational readiness.
• Develop long-term platform roadmaps aligned with organizational strategy.

Integration Engineering

• Design, configure, implement, and optimize integrations utilizing:
  • DICOM
  • HL7
  • APIs and vendor interfaces
  • Routing and pre-fetch technologies
  • Workflow orchestration platforms
• Design imaging data flows supporting acquisition, routing, interpretation, reporting, archiving, and image exchange.
• Ensure interoperability between imaging platforms, enterprise systems, and external partner organizations.
• Develop and maintain integration standards and design patterns.

Project Delivery & Implementation

• Lead technical implementation activities for:
  • New platform deployments
  • System replacements
  • Major upgrades
  • Infrastructure modernization initiatives
  • Cloud and hybrid cloud migrations
  • Enterprise imaging projects
• Develop project build plans, testing strategies, deployment procedures, validation plans, and go-live support activities.
• Coordinate technical activities with project managers, business analysts, vendors, and operational teams.

Technical Ownership

• Lead technical design reviews and architecture discussions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Imaging Systems Administrators and operational support staff.
• Establish technical standards and engineering best practices.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex architectural and integration issues.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Create and maintain:
  • Architecture diagrams
  • Technical specifications
  • Workflow documentation
  • Disaster recovery procedures
  • Business continuity documentation
  • Support runbooks
  • Implementation standards
• Ensure complete documentation exists prior to transitioning solutions to support teams.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to operational and support personnel.

Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal technical teams, clinical stakeholders, and software vendors.
• Manage technical relationships with imaging and healthcare technology vendors.
• Participate in strategic planning, solution evaluations, and technology road mapping.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure solutions comply with organizational standards, security requirements, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in change management, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
• Promote standardization and reduction of technical debt across the imaging environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education.

Experience

• 8+ years of healthcare IT experience.
• 5+ years supporting imaging systems, PACS, RIS, or radiology technology platforms.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing healthcare integrations.
• Proven experience leading complex technical implementations and modernization initiatives.

Technical Skills

Advanced Knowledge

• PACS architecture
• RIS platforms
• DICOM standards
• HL7 interoperability
• Imaging workflow design
• Healthcare system integrations
• Enterprise architecture principles

Experience With

• Voice Recognition platforms
• Worklist management solutions
• DICOM routing and prefetch technologies
• Cloud and hybrid environments
• Infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Vendor-hosted healthcare applications

Working Knowledge

• Networking concepts
• Server platforms
• Security principles
• Database technologies
• Disaster recovery methodologies
• Healthcare regulatory requirements

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) match + profit sharing, employee-paid medical premiums + Health Savings Account funding, free telehealth visits, gym reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, volunteer opportunities, and more after the waiting period.
• Expand your technical expertise by working with emerging technologies, process automation, systems integration, AI-driven solutions, and cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking IT team where your ideas can shape the future of healthcare technology and create meaningful, measurable impact across the organization.

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