IT PACS Sr Systems Administrator at CommonSpirit Health Santa Maria, CA

Responsibilities

Oversee the complete administration of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and related medical imaging applications infrastructure.

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of PACS and related medical imaging applications software and hardware components.
• Facilitate the resolution and documentation of major incidents and outages to our production environment.
• Collaborate closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient use of the PACS system.
• Proactively monitor and optimize PACS performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure uninterrupted access to medical imaging data.
• Provide advanced technical support and training to end-users, troubleshooting complex PACS-related problems.
• Implement process changes, collect data, and make recommendations to expedite workflow.
• Monitor systems, interfaces, and integration pieces to include daily QC reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding and working knowledge of the processes involved.
• Respond appropriately to requests and concerns from users or others affected by the systems.
• Inform all medical imaging leadership of changes, problems, and upgrades to PACS and related medical imaging applications.
• Provide expert-level technical support and mentorship to junior PACS administrators, addressing complex issues and guiding professional development.
• Implement and enforce data security protocols to safeguard patient information within the PACS and associated medical imaging applications.
• Work with the cyber security team to implement and validate robust data security measures to safeguard patient information stored within the PACS.
• Interface with IT teams to integrate PACS seamlessly with other healthcare information systems and technologies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance and upgrade PACS capabilities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including policies, procedures, and best practices, related to PACS administration.
• Lead the planning and execution of PACS upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
• Cover call and meet all SLAs.
• Must live within one hour of one of the facilities that the employee supports.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• 100% onsite position.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience in Medical Imaging related field, computer science, Health Informatics, or clinical imaging technology.
• 7+ years of experience in PACS Administration including hands-on involvement in system implementation and optimization.
• Proficiency in PACS software and hardware technologies, with a deep understanding of medical imaging workflows and terminology.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of data security regulations and compliance standards in healthcare.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex PACS challenges.
• Leadership skills to guide a team and coordinate PACS-related activities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay current with advancements in the PACS field.

$41.68 - $60.43 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.