PACS/RIS Administrator - W2 Position

Role - PACS/RIS Administrator
Location -Charlotte (NC) - Remote
Job Details:
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. 

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. 

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).