Job Description

The PACS Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the PACS equipment, including image workflow, archive and prefetch maintenance, end user support and acting as the interface or liaison to radiology and IT, as well as various PACS and imaging related vendors. The position requires related IT experience with server, workstation and networks, as well as a clear understanding of and experience with radiology and clinical environments. The position works closely with department managers, supervisors, radiologists and technologists to ensure proper, safe and compliant operation of the DICOM imaging workflow through-out the enterprise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Configurations, system security, including anti-virus updates and application of preventative maintenance updates and ensuring network security from unauthorized access. 
• Ensure’s the seamless transfer of Dicom images from modalities to the PACS system, remote reading/ processing stations, and ultimately stored within database for archive
• Oversee’s functionality of Internal PACS system and all associated network 
• Perform regular inspections to ensure all equipment is well maintained, up to date, operating in a safe work environment and in compliance with HIPAA and internal rules/policies, including keeping updated and secure records
• Manages and co-ordinates activities that require intra-departmental efforts between IT, radiology and/or PACS and imaging vendors.
• Work closely with radiologists, physicians, technologists, IT staff, and other healthcare professionals to effectively Communicate PACS system performance, issues, and updates.
• Collaborate with the IT infrastructure team to ensure seamless integration of PACS with other Clinical platforms. 
• Proactively identify and resolve PACS-related issues to minimize disruption to clinical workflows.
• Will build and manage new and existing networking PACS configurations for new Telerradiology partners
• Analyze system performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and user satisfaction.
• Perform PACS related training and introduction for new and existing users
• Adding and removing users from the system
• End user PACS application support
• Study administration, including mismatch corrections, merges or splits
• Setup and configuration of PACS applications on end user laptops or workstations
• Initial troubleshooting of the system and network, should problems occur
• Periodic reporting to Radiology Director on the state of the system
• Propose additions and improvements to the system
• Participate in installations, updates or refreshes of the system as needed and per budget

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in IT or related industry discipline and at least 5 years related PACs experience. 
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role with managing an on-premise PACS system , with a strong understanding of DICOM and HL-7 as it applies to radiology workflow, and experience with HIPAA
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in Self and Time management skill

Benefits

At Atria, we are proud to offer every member of the Atria team:

• Excellent health and wellness benefits, 100% paid by Atria effective date of hire
• Flexible Time Off 
• 401k enrollment effective date of hire, 4% after 6 months
• Opportunity to participate in continuing medical education programs for maintenance of Continued Medical Education and CEUs for professional licensure
• Fitness Perks including Wellhub +
• Time to give back and make an impact in underserved communities

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