PACS Administrator

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Lexington, KY

12h

About The Position

Manage all aspects of the PACS systems at ARH facilities, including development, maintenance, adherence to organizational policies and procedures covering system security, and working with applicable staff to ensure the systems operate at peak potential. Hands-on expertise with these systems is encouraged and expected. The role also manages the Radiology Transcription system as it relates to radiology resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Five years of relevant work experience required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently required.
Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Advanced collaboration and teamwork skills.
Advanced growth mindset skills, including adaptability and the ability to develop self and others.
Advanced execution and delivery skills, including planning, implementation, support, and follow-through.
Advanced digital literacy skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and assistance in developing, implementing, and maintaining organizational Information Technology policies and procedures related to Radiology and imaging systems.
Administer the day-to-day operation of PACS, including image workflow, archiving, auto-routing, prefetching, and related activities.
Collaborate with Radiology, Clinical, and Information Technology staff to optimize PACS performance and support quality patient care.
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to customers, staff, leadership, and end users.
Use technical expertise, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues.
Provide application support for McKesson PACS, PowerScribe, and related radiology information systems.
Support and monitor third-party application integrations and system performance to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
Work with Radiology Quality Management personnel to identify future system needs and develop efficient workflow processes.
Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of all PACS environments throughout the organization.
Perform required system maintenance on a daily, routine, and scheduled basis.
Serve as a liaison between Radiology staff, Information Technology personnel, and vendor support representatives.
Provide education and training to radiology personnel, end users, and support staff as needed.
Maintain imaging applications through required software updates, patches, and system enhancements.
Assist with system implementation, upgrades, testing, and optimization projects.
Maintain system integrity, data accuracy, security, and compliance with organizational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.