Pacs​/Ris Coordinator

Pacs/Ris Coordinator

Pacs/Ris Coordinator's role is key in a radiology department, responsible for managing both the picture archiving and communication system (pacs) and the radiology information system (ris) to ensure smooth, secure, and efficient medical imaging operations.

• System Management & Maintenance:
  Ensure pacs and ris are running smoothly, perform backups, apply updates, and optimize performance.
• User Management & Training:
  Create, maintain, and secure user accounts; train staff on system use.
• Data Security & Compliance:
  Protect patient data, comply with hipaa, and manage archiving/storage.
• Interface Management:
  Maintain integration between pacs/ris and other hospital systems (emr, lis, etc.).
• Workflow Support:
  Troubleshoot image routing issues, resolve system downtime, and ensure timely availability of images.
• Configuration & Optimization:
  Adjust system settings, storage allocation, and network configurations for efficiency.
• Create, maintain, and manage user accounts.
• Train radiologists, technologists, and other staff on pacs/ris use.
• Provide ongoing technical support to end-users
• Perform and report on quality control for imaging equipment.
• Maintain qa/qc programs in line with departmental protocols

• Experience in radiology, imaging, or it.
• Knowledge of pacs/ris software and integration protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare it standards and compliance requirements.
• Monitoring pacs servers for downtime.
• Resolving image transfer issues.
• Coordinating system upgrades with it.
• Perform system backups, apply updates/patches, and manage upgrades.
• Configure and optimize systems to meet departmental workflow needs, including storage allocation, network settings, and data compression

• Education: bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or radiology technologists
• Experience: 2+ years in pacs/ris environment, and/or 2 + years as a qualified radiographer
• Certifications: pacs/ris administration certification preferred.
• Skills: strong technical skills in imaging systems, dicom standards, and radiology workflow; excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Schedule:

10am-6pm