- Junior
- Bureau à Delta
The PACS Administrator, under the direction of the Information Systems Director, is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). This role involves ensuring the storage, retrieval, and distribution of medical images across the healthcare facility. The PACS Administrator will work closely with radiologists, clinicians, and IT staff to provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and implement system upgrades. Additionally, the administrator will develop and enforce policies and procedures to maintain data security, system integrity, and compliance with healthcare regulations. The PACS Administrator will also oversee the integration of PACS with other hospital information systems, such as HIS, and EMR, ensuring seamless interoperability. The role requires a deep understanding of interface protocols like HL7 and DICOM, as well as experience with network configuration, data encryption, and firewall management. The PACS Administrator will be instrumental in leading projects related to system installations, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning, all while maintaining detailed documentation and fostering positive vendor relationships.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Image Archive Communication Systems (PACS), ensuring that medical images are properly stored, retrieved and transmitted.
- Create log in pathways for new reading physicians and new radiology employees.
- Create log in pathways for new PACS access, hospital physicians.
- Provide technical assistance and training to radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identify and resolve hardware, software, and network problems associated with PACS. Respond to emergent requests for log in/password issues.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for monitoring system, backup and data security.
- Respond to emergent needs regarding the PACS, such as loss of PACS access.
- Run daily PACS logs and file.
- Respond to all PACS updates, as warranted.
- Lead activities related to the installation and testing of new systems and applications.
- Maintain system as a liaison between the PACS and Delta Health.
- Regularly update PACS software to the latest versions, ensuring compatibility and security.
- Oversee the hospital use of the PACS and report any issues with PACS misuse to the department Director.
- Works with the PACS admin to maintain all system updates.
- Proficiency in HL7, DICOM, and other relevant interface protocols to facilitate communication between different systems.
- Oversee the maintenance and replacement of PACS hardware components, including servers, storage devices, and workstations.
- Perform daily PACS maintenance as needed.
- Will be responsible for special projects or any other additional duties as assigned by the director.
- Active participant in project implementations and hardware deployments.
- Monitor Help Desk System for ongoing support requests and provide support to end users.
- Follow-up and provide status update of problems to include updating users via help desk or email.
- Participate in on information systems after hours.
