PACS Administrator

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