Healthcare PACS Technical Architect (Merge Expertise or Change Healthcare Product) - Remote

Job Title: Healthcare PACS Technical Architect (Merge Expertise or Change Healthcare Product)

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Remote)

Type: Long-term contract

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced PACS Technical Architect with deep expertise in Merge Healthcare products to join our healthcare technology team
• The right candidate will design, implement, and support enterprise PACS solutions, focusing on optimizing radiology imaging workflows and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement PACS solutions using Merge Healthcare suite (Merge PACS, Merge RIS, etc.).
• Design and lead the integration of PACS with other healthcare systems (EMR, VNA, modalities).
• Define technical standards, policies, and best practices for PACS workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving PACS, networking, DICOM, HL7, and image storage.
• Collaborate with radiology, IT, and vendor teams to ensure robust and compliant imaging environments.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to internal IT and clinical teams.
• Lead or assist in PACS migration or consolidation projects.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years in healthcare IT, with at least 3 years architecting or administering Merge PACS environments.
• Deep knowledge of DICOM, HL7, and IHE standards in radiology imaging.
• Experience with Merge PACS administration, upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with VNA, storage solutions, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Merge Healthcare certifications.
• Experience with cloud-based PACS/VNA solutions.
• Prior work with radiology IT in large hospital or health system environments