Role - PACS/RIS Administrator
Location -Charlotte (NC) Remote
Job Details:
The PACS/RIS Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, support, and optimization of the radiology imaging and information systems including PACS, RIS, and associated imaging software. The role acts as a liaison between Radiology, IT, and vendors to ensure seamless operation of digital imaging workflows, high system availability, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
" Administer, configure, and maintain the PACS and RIS systems for radiology departments.
" Provide first- and second-level support for radiology IT systems, troubleshooting technical and workflow issues.
" Ensure timely and accurate archiving, retrieval, and distribution of medical images and reports.
" Monitor system performance, conduct routine maintenance, and manage backups and disaster recovery plans.
" Coordinate with radiologists, technologists, and clinicians to improve workflow efficiency and system usability.
" Support integration with other hospital systems such as HIS (Hospital Information System), EMR/EHR, and modality devices (CT, MRI, X-ray).
" Manage user accounts, access control, and security protocols in compliance with HIPAA and other data protection regulations.
" Document system issues, upgrades, and changes; maintain detailed operational logs.
" Participate in PACS/RIS training programs and user education.
" Work closely with vendors for system updates, patching, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Required:
" 5+ years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting with PACS/RIS administration.
" Strong knowledge of DICOM, HL7, and IHE standards.
" Familiarity with radiology workflow and modality integration.
" Experience with systems like Visage similar PACS products and Aspen, Medinformatics , SCI , Cadstream , Icad , Hologic
" Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls).
" Excellent problem-solving and communication skills