Administrator - Longstreet Clinic - Picture Archiving and Communication System

Job Category:
Allied Health Work Shift/

Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

About the Role:

Job Summary The PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the PACS infrastructure used for storing, retrieving, and distributing medical imaging data at Longstreet Clinic. This role ensures system reliability, compliance with healthcare regulations, and seamless integration with other clinical systems to support patient care.

• Licensure or other certifications:
• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in PACS administration or healthcare IT.
• Other:

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

• Strong knowledge of DICOM standards, HL7 interfaces, and imaging modalities.
• Experience with PACS software platforms and server/database management.
• Certification such as CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional) preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and system reliability.

• Manage and maintain PACS and RIS (Radiology Information System) environments.
• Oversee image workflow, archiving, auto-routing, and prefetching.
• Perform system troubleshooting and implement software patches and updates.
• Monitor system performance and conduct regular audits.

• Coordinate PACS integration with EMR/EHR systems and imaging modalities (CT, MRI, X-ray).

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HL7, DICOM, and other healthcare data standards.
• Manage user access, permissions, and data security protocols.
• Develop and enforce PACS policies and procedures.

• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Document workflows and system configurations.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with radiologists, IT staff, and clinical teams to optimize imaging workflows.
• Act as liaison with vendors for system upgrades and support.

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision:
  Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Standing/Walking:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Intensity of Work:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires:
  Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding.

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Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non‑profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

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