What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACS Administrator position at Largeton Group?
Job Summary (List Format) – PACS Administrator (Hospital Domain, Birmingham, AL)
- Administer and maintain the hospital’s PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and related imaging applications.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of imaging data for clinical and radiology staff.
- Coordinate and execute system upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
- Implement and enforce data management policies, including image storage, retrieval, and archiving processes.
- Provide technical support and training to end-users on PACS functionalities and workflows.
- Collaborate with radiology and IT teams to integrate PACS with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Conduct performance assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to PACS and medical imaging.
- Requires an Associate’s degree in a relevant field or 3 years of PACS/IT support experience in a clinical environment.
- Strong knowledge of DICOM standards, HL7 interfaces, and experience with Merge PACS solutions and integrations.
- Ability to support all imaging modalities (X-Ray, CT, MRI, etc.).
- Preferred: PACS or relevant imaging technology certification.