PACS/RIS Administrator @ Charlotte, NC (Remote role )

Job Title: PACS/RIS Administrator

Location: Charlotte, NC (Remote role )

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Details:

The PACS/RIS Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, support, and optimization of the radiology imaging and information systems including PACS, RIS, and associated imaging software. The role acts as a liaison between Radiology, IT, and vendors to ensure seamless operation of digital imaging workflows, high system availability, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, configure, and maintain the PACS and RIS systems for radiology departments.
  • Provide first- and second-level support for radiology IT systems, troubleshooting technical and workflow issues.
  • Ensure timely and accurate archiving, retrieval, and distribution of medical images and reports.
  • Monitor system performance, conduct routine maintenance, and manage backups and disaster recovery plans.
  • Coordinate with radiologists, technologists, and clinicians to improve workflow efficiency and system usability.
  • Support integration with other hospital systems such as HIS (Hospital Information System), EMR/EHR, and modality devices (CT, MRI, X-ray).
  • Manage user accounts, access control, and security protocols in compliance with HIPAA and other data protection regulations.
  • Document system issues, upgrades, and changes; maintain detailed operational logs.
  • Participate in PACS/RIS training programs and user education.
  • Work closely with vendors for system updates, patching, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Required:

  • 5+ years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting with PACS/RIS administration.
  • Strong knowledge of DICOM, HL7, and IHE standards.
  • Familiarity with radiology workflow and modality integration.
  • Experience with systems like Visage similar PACS products and Aspen, Medinformatics , SCI , Cadstream , Icad , Hologic
  • Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls).
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
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