Senior Application Architect - Radiology & Cardiology

UHS • King of Prussia, PA

100d

About The Position

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is seeking a dynamic and talented Sr. Application Architect – Radiology & Cardiology. This role is responsible for leading the strategic design, innovation, and enterprise-level implementation of radiology and cardiology systems across 26+ acute care hospitals. The incumbent will define long-term architecture, standards, and technology roadmap to ensure seamless integration, scalability, and sustainability of imaging systems within the organization. Responsibilities include addressing maintenance issues, enhancement requests, modifying applications, providing technical support, and coordinating tasks to meet deadlines. The position plays a key leadership role in setting direction for application design, infrastructure alignment, security, and compliance, while collaborating with executive leadership, IS, clinical operations, facility resources, and vendors to deliver imaging solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and patient care outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight or more years of experience in a clinical/healthcare setting supporting Cardiology & Radiology Information Systems.
• Direct experience in implementing and supporting a PACS/Enterprise Imaging system preferred.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Radiology / Cardiology and related information systems such as PACS, ECG Management Systems, Stress Management Systems, Dictation systems, Cardio PACS, Post-processing systems, Contrast Dose Management System, Radiation Dose management Systems, AI algorithm applications and systems in a centralized environment.
• Knowledge of clinical workflows from a technologist, radiologist, or resident perspective.
• Knowledge of medical and imaging industry standards such as HL7 and DICOM standards.
• Knowledge and Experience with Storage Management (short-term and long-term archiving).
• Experience with HIPAA and other relevant data privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of security best practices for medical imaging systems.
• Extensive knowledge of computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of Information Systems standards and Imaging quality methods and metrics as indicated by the American College of Radiology accreditation standards.
• Experience in generating reports on system performance, usage, and other key metrics.
• Experience with enterprise-level incident management processes.
• Functional knowledge of project management methods.
• Comprehensive understanding of user business practices, concepts, and terminology sufficient to support the applications.
• Functional Knowledge with regulatory requirements that impact Radiology & Cardiology systems such as TJC, FDA, MQSA, ACR and various state regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certification in any of the following areas: Certified Imaging & Informatics Professional (CIIP), Certified PACS System Analyst (CPSA), Certified PACS Associate (CPAS), Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA), Registered Diagnostic Imaging Technologist R.T. (R)(ARRT)

Responsibilities

• Regularly meets with users, vendors, stakeholders, consultant and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
• Designs solutions for applications and prepares the appropriate documentation.
• Supervises development of test data, system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle.
• Works closely with IS Security to implement appropriate cybersecurity safeguards and measures.
• Performs Q/A on application functionality.
• Researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets.
• Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
• Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
• Oversees the training of users in operating procedures for application.
• Provides regular updates to project management regarding Radiology/Cardiology System conversions and implementations ensuring all tasks, milestones and deadlines are met.
• Recommends and implements controls and procedures to protect UHS assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.
• Leads integration with all Radiology/Cardiology third party systems.
• Researches and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades.
• Works closely with operations IS managers to ensure complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS system as well as network transmission, RIS validation, and exceptions handling.
• Works closely with the senior management of radiology operations in the development of systems operating standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manages ongoing vendor relationships for relevant systems.
• Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
• Provides on-call support as scheduled.
• Maintains vendor technical and end user support documentation.
• Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.
• Performs routine system maintenance including but not limited to Security, Printers and Print routing, Profile settings and Nurse Stations.
• Effectively trains Analysts in the performance of their duties as required.
• Provides technical support and guidance to other team members as required.
• Maintains Service Excellence principles.
• Prepares and promptly submits all routine and special reports.
• Interviews applicants for vacant positions as needed using appropriate interview techniques.
• Contributes to performance evaluation of junior staff members as needed.
• Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, and problems through regular status updates and trip reports.
• Keeps up to date on relevant Radiology / Cardiology System Version Changes, Bug-Fixes, and release notes.
• Keeps abreast on relevant Regulatory Requirements that impact the Radiology Information Systems such as -TJC, FDA, MQSA, ACR and various State Regulations.
• Actively participates in increasing education of the Radiology Information Systems functionality through Webinars, User Group meetings, Vendor Classes, etc.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees