PACS Administrator- PRN

Job Summary The PACS Administrator manages the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to ensure seamless operation, maintenance, and accessibility of medical imaging within the healthcare facility. This role supports clinical teams by maintaining system integrity, troubleshooting issues, and upholding high standards for data security and patient privacy. The PACS Administrator collaborates with IT, radiologists, and other stakeholders to optimize system functionality and user satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Manages day-to-day operations of the PACS, including system maintenance, user access, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation.

• Serves as a liaison between the healthcare facility, PACS vendors, radiologists, and other associated parties to address system updates, stability, and maintenance tasks.

• Provides user training and ongoing support for PACS-related applications and processes.

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and facilitates quality and process improvement initiatives.

• Monitors system performance and escalates hardware or software issues to vendors as necessary.

• Investigates, identifies, and proposes solutions to PACS operational challenges.

• Administers system access by creating, modifying, and deactivating user accounts.

• Facilitates data storage, organization, and retrieval, ensuring data integrity and timely access to imaging records.

• Ensures compliance with data security, privacy standards, and healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.

• Collaborates with IT and clinical staff to integrate PACS with other hospital systems.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

  <