PACS Administrator

Community Health Systems•Bullhead City, AZ

About The Position

The PACS Administrator manages the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to ensure the seamless operation, maintenance, and accessibility of medical imaging within the healthcare facility. The role supports clinical teams by maintaining system integrity, troubleshooting issues, and upholding data security and patient privacy standards. The PACS Administrator collaborates with IT, radiologists, and other stakeholders to optimize system functionality and user satisfaction. The position is full-time and day shift. It requires 1–2 years of experience in radiologic technology, information systems analysis, or database management. ARRT certification and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire are required. A licensed Radiologic Technologist credential and networking and/or database management certifications are preferred. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in radiologic technology, information systems analysis, or database management.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required.
BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Proficiency in managing, troubleshooting, and configuring PACS hardware and software systems.
Strong understanding of medical imaging data management, including storage, organization, and retrieval.
Knowledge of radiographic technology and applications.
Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including HIPAA and quality assurance.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across clinical, technical, and vendor teams.
Attention to detail and critical thinking skills to address complex technical and operational issues.
Ability to operate independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse teams, including healthcare professionals and external vendors.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Radiologic Technologist.
Certifications in networking and/or database management.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day PACS operations, including system maintenance, user access, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation.
Liaise with the healthcare facility, PACS vendors, radiologists, and other associated parties regarding system updates, stability, and maintenance.
Provide user training and ongoing support for PACS-related applications and processes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitate quality and process improvement initiatives.
Monitor system performance and escalate hardware or software issues to vendors as necessary.
Investigate PACS operational challenges and identify and propose solutions.
Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts to administer system access.
Facilitate data storage, organization, and retrieval while ensuring data integrity and timely access to imaging records.
Ensure compliance with data security, privacy standards, and healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.
Collaborate with IT and clinical staff to integrate PACS with other hospital systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.