PACS Administrator Job Description
PACS administrator
provides accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the assigned activities, in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.
PACS Administrator Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective PACS administrator job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included PACS administrator job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Troubleshoots and problem solves when hardware, network, and / or software problems occur
Develops and implements policies and procedures, in cooperation with IT, to assure that system monitoring and effective backup procedures are followed
Develop training manuals, provide new employee training and on-going training to physicians, clinicians, RNs, techs
Supports projects and ongoing applications for information and imaging technologies within a specified region
Travels extensively within regional areas in Northeast Ohio
Provides after hours support by pager and computer dial-in
Interacts with end-users, managers and Regional ITD support personnel to assist in problem definition and system design
Provides technical assistance to increase workflow efficiency and resolve related problems
Assists users with systems analysis level projects, workflow and process re-engineering
Implements, tests and installs new systems and applications within a enterprise change control process
PACS Administrator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for PACS Administrator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ARRT, PARCA, CIIP, CPR, RCIS, RDCS, RCS, RT, ITIL, PACS
Education for PACS Administrator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the PACS administrator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Computer Science, Education, Information Systems, Healthcare, Radiology, Technology, Business, Radiologic Technology, Information Technology, Management
Skills for PACS Administrator
Desired skills for PACS administrator include:
Medical terminology
Confidentiality and the release of medical records
Federal
State and local regulations that pertain to records retention
DICOM
HL7
Applicable document retention and copyright laws
Current network protocols
Data transfer systems
Image capture and archiving technologies
Desired experience for PACS administrator includes:
Providing clinical application support directly to hospital end-users
Work daily with physicians and clinical Staff to ensure that systems are operating correctly
Communicating with senior clinical and IT staff members about support needs and status of varied work items
Degree in business, medical related field, certificate/technical program graduate, preferred
One year of experience within a Radiology Department
Experience with a RIS/PACS system, preferred
PACS Administrator Examples
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PACS Administrator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a PACS administrator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for PACS administrator
- Provides implementation/project management assistance for divisional system projects
- Coordinates and provides on-site system administration for Imaging Information system and image distribution
- Conduct presentations concerning network systems capacity issues, performance, equipment, system software, network communications and database administration
- Ensures deliverables are tested, operating properly and performing according to specifications
- Prepare periodic project management reports and provide training
- Maintains relationships with vendors and user groups involved with critical software and hardware installations
- Provides hardware installation and support, desktop system support, system documentation and workflow re-engineering
- Provide PACS service support to Clay and Southside, when needed
- Provide training and support for Cerner RadNet and Power Scribe 360 to Joint Venture Imaging Centers
- Collaborate with Joint Commission team from SVR to ensure compliance at Imaging Centers
Qualifications for PACS administrator
- Exhibit strong teaching/training facilitation skills
- Exhibit excellent communication (both written and oral) skills
- Computer and information data systems experience required
- Database management and acquisition / implementation experience in a clinical environment preferred
- Previous IT experience or LAN Administrator experience preferred
- Strong information technology and computer skills required
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PACS Administrator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a PACS administrator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for PACS administrator
- Serves as a key onsite IT resource for implementation and support of medical imaging applications at a facility
- Performs as the project lead for implementing medical imaging applications
- Administers and supports PACS, CVIS PACS, and technical medical imaging interfaces and related technologies (e.g., voice recognition)
- Supports outpatient medical imaging
- Provides second level support as a local medical imaging subject matter expert to resolve incidents or fulfill requests received from the division Service Desk or other division or facility service resources
- Ensures medical imaging system design, interface functionality, and clinical processes are coordinated and functioning effectively
- Performs medical imaging application maintenance and testing
- Provides input to division policies and procedures, and training for medical imaging applications and processes
- Collaborates in Imaging Team's identification and deployment of medical imaging applications best practices
- Works with the Imaging and Clinical Application Teams to actively promote and implement division standardization, utilization, integration and optimization plans for medical imaging applications
Qualifications for PACS administrator
- Training by vendor for regional on-call rotation work required
- Supervisory or management experience in a high volume full-service hospital managing 10 or more employees is required
- Experience in administrative operations preferably in the healthcare environment
- Experience in conducting training, implementation and troubleshooting of imaging informatics products (software and hardware)
- Accountable for managing the digital dictation system, transcription systems and electronic reporting systems for Imaging potential involvement with parallel service lines requiring PACS assistance
- Ability to lead other team members and consultants in remote offices independently
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a PACS administrator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for PACS administrator
- Delivers hands-on training for medical imaging applications
- Performs medical imaging application installation account set up
- Reviews and provides input to Information Security plans regarding medical imaging security requirements
- Provides input regarding roles and access to meet HIPAA requirements on medical imaging applications
- Participates in the testing and implementation of clinical applications where medical imaging applications integrate with those clinical applications
- Works with Physician Support Coordinators as a subject matter expert on medical imaging applications for physicians and their offices, to ensure physicians can access images at hospitals, offices and homes
- Coordinates and manages vendor support for medical imaging solutions
- Promotes medical imaging application security and confidentiality and helps ensure compliance
- Participates in configuration of medical imaging modalities
- Performs quality audits and tracks metrics related to medical imaging system use
Qualifications for PACS administrator
- Proficient in computer operations and informational data systems, preferably in a health care environment
- Accountable for assisting the support of the digital dictation system, transcription systems and electronic reporting systems for Imaging potential involvement with parallel service lines requiring PACS assistance
- 3+ years of Radiology PACS experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and guide Customer through operational improvement process
- Knowledge of Radiology workflow
- Knowledge of Radiology Department and Hospital players, roles and responsibilities
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a PACS administrator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for PACS administrator
- Trains end users on software and provides troubleshooting assistance
- May manage or assist with RIS systems and other Imaging software systems or applications (dependent on location)
- Manages the day to day operation of PACS/CR systems as assigned by his/her manager ensuring maximum “up-time” and performance of all PACS components and software
- Under the direction of his/her manager, adds/Changes/Deletes users on PACS, including adding new users to PACS database, putting new users into appropriate user groups, granting appropriate database privileges, changing user profiles, deleting users
- Performs network troubleshooting and problem solving, including factors related to network connection, data transfer and performance
- Notifies vendor of any problems and works collaboratively to solve those problems
- Develops and implements QA/QC program to assure effective functioning and maintenance of the PACS/CR systems as assigned
- Works closely with Radiology and Cardiology QA/QC personnel to identify and design future needs and efficient workflow processes
- Works in cooperation with PACS Administrator to support PACS systems after hours, to include taking on-call duties as scheduled/assigned
- Consistently uses good communication skills with physicians, Medical Center Departments, and associates in a courteous manner, thus promoting customer satisfaction
Qualifications for PACS administrator
- Must have some computer programming background, working with Web Servers, knowledge of SQL and experience of any programming language (C, C++, Javascript, etc)
- Proficiency with information technology and network infrastructure with understanding of related software programs required
- Mechanical aptitude and ability with attention to detail required
- Excellent communication, organizing, and training skills required
- Clinical experience with emphasis on radiology systems required
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge base for clinical and managerial decision-making
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PACS Administrator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of PACS administrator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for PACS administrator
- Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position
- Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center
- Trains end users, including clinical staff and departmental personnel
- Travels across hospital and satellite sitesas needed
- It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned
- A licensed Radiographer with 2 to 4 yrs experience in nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, or Hemodynamics highly preferred
- 3-5 years' experience in specific cardiology/radiology clinical environments, particularly PACS system implementation and maintenance and support, or other relevant clinical areas may be considered as a substitute for education/license
- Experience with Merge Cardio is a plus
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships among staff, physicians and other medical center personnel
- Must be a quick learner able to work effectively with a diverse group of people
Qualifications for PACS administrator
- Demonstrates accountability and initiative to follow-up on error correction, improvement of current methods, and contributes new ideas to improve work practices
- Demonstrates characteristics of a leader through role modeling, change agent, flexibility, creativity, and risk taking in approaches to goal setting and goal achievement
- Self-starter and team player with exceptional customer service
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology with an active ARRT certification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and four - six (4 - 6) years of related experience
- Working knowledge of general information technology policies and procedures