Position Summary
The PACS Administrator is responsible for the daily management, support, and optimization of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) within a multi-hospital environment. This role ensures timely and secure access to medical imaging and radiology reports across facilities, supports radiologists and clinicians in diagnostic workflows, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations. A strong understanding of radiology terminology, imaging modalities, and reporting systems is required.
Key Responsibilities
- System Administration:
- Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot PACS and related imaging systems (RIS, Voice Recognition, etc.).
- Ensure system uptime, image availability, and integration with EMR/EHR systems.
- Manage user accounts, roles, and access permissions in PACS.
- Clinical Support:
- Work closely with radiologists, technologists, and physicians to ensure imaging workflows are optimized.
- Provide training and support to clinical staff on PACS usage.
- Validate radiology reports and imaging data integrity.
- Integration & Interoperability:
- Support HL7, DICOM, and IHE integration standards.
- Ensure seamless communication between imaging modalities (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X-Ray, etc.) and PACS.
- Collaborate with IT teams on interface development and troubleshooting.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Monitor system performance and implement regular QA checks.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
- Maintain audit logs and support security/privacy requirements for patient health information (PHI).
- Project Management:
- Lead PACS upgrades, migrations, and vendor coordination.
- Participate in system evaluations and recommendations for new imaging technologies.
- Develop policies, SOPs, and documentation for PACS operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare IT, Computer Science, Radiologic Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3–5 years of PACS administration in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of radiology terminology, workflows, and reporting systems.
- Hands-on experience with DICOM, HL7, IHE standards, and EMR/EHR integration.
- Familiarity with radiology voice recognition/reporting tools (e.g., Nuance, Powerscribe).
- Experience with multi-hospital or large healthcare network PACS preferred.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Experience:
- PACS Administrator : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
