PACS/RIS Administrator - Hybrid
Requisition #: 64065
Total hours worked per week: 40
Total hours worked per week: 40
Description
Hybrid work schedule (on-site and remote)
40 hours per week, call required
Job Summary
Munson Healthcare is seeking a skilled PACS/RIS Administrator to support the daily operations of our Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS). This role bridges clinical healthcare and information technology, requiring strong communication with both highly technical network personnel and radiology professionals. The PACS/RIS Administrator often functions as a system architect, workflow engineer, and business analyst, ensuring smooth and secure imaging operations across the health system.
Education & Experience
Required:
- Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences, Information Technology, or a healthcare-related field with 5 years’ experience in Radiology/PACS environments
OR - 8 years of progressively responsible Radiology experience, including 3 years in PACS/RIS
- Experience with clinical information systems hardware/software
- Ability to perform basic programming functions
- Experience installing, upgrading, and maintaining clinical operating systems
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences, IT, or healthcare-related field
- Experience with Cerner PowerChart/RadNet integrated system
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily PACS/RIS operations, ensuring maximum system availability, efficiency, and compliance
- Install, upgrade, and maintain PACS/RIS software and hardware
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, coordinating with vendors and IT teams as needed
- Provide guidance, training, and oversight to PACS/RIS staff and radiology team members
- Support workflow optimization and ensure downtime procedures are in place and maintained
- Participate in system testing, upgrades, and implementation of new projects
- Provide PACS/RIS support to other Munson Healthcare facilities
- Maintain professional communication and collaboration with staff, physicians, vendors, and external partners
- Participate in on-call coverage to direct Radiology staff in RadNet and PACS operations
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Technical proficiency in PACS/RIS systems
- Clear communication skills for collaboration with both IT and clinical staff
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Commitment to accuracy, documentation, and system reliability
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based in a hospital/clinical setting with frequent communication demands
- Requires sitting, standing, and use of fine motor skills; occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs
- Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, requiring clear communication and problem-solving
- On-call responsibilities and occasional travel between sites