PACS/RIS Administrator

Job Summary:
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