Application Architect - Radiology & Cardiology (RadNet)

Job Description

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Application Architect – Radiology / Cardiology.

This Application Architect is responsible for supporting the implementation of UHS Radiology & Cardiology Information Systems and related applications across 26+ acute care hospitals. The role includes addressing maintenance issues, enhancement requests, modifying applications, providing technical support, and coordinating tasks to meet deadlines. Key responsibilities involve overseeing system conversions and implementations. The incumbent will collaborate with IS, clinical operations, facility resources, and vendors to deploy, maintain, and support radiology and cardiology applications. Responsibilities also include ensuring the integrity and reliability of all radiology and cardiology systems, developing plans, maintaining documentation, updating stakeholders, and assisting IT teams with product / tool selection. Additionally, the role includes serving as a technical consultant, leading special projects and strategic initiatives to optimize technology use in imaging, thus enhancing efficiency and achieving institutional goals. The position also requires the development and design of data collection and retrieval methods for clinical, technical, and managerial purposes. The role involves the design, testing, training, and maintenance of clinical imaging systems within a fully integrated computerized order entry system for Image Acquisition, Delivery, Integration, Presentation, Reporting, and Retention.

Key Responsibilities include :

System Implementation :

• Regularly meets with users, vendors, stakeholders, consultant and IS staff to develop / modify system specifications.
• Designs solutions for applications and prepares the appropriate documentation.
• Supervises development of test data, system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle.
• Works closely with IS Security to implement appropriate cybersecurity safeguards and measures.
• Performs Q / A on application functionality.
• Researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets.
• Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
• Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
• Oversees the training of users in operating procedures for application.
• Provide regular updates to project management regarding Radiology / Cardiology System conversions and implementations ensuring all tasks, milestones and deadlines are met.
• Recommends and implements controls and procedures to protect UHS assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.
• Leads integration with all Radiology / Cardiology third party systems.

System Maintenance / Support :

Administration and Oversight :

Continuing Education :

Position Requirements :

License or Registration Requirements : Preferred certification in any of the following areas : Certified Imaging & Informatics Professional (CIIP), Certified PACS System Analyst (CPSA), Certified PACS Associate (CPAS), Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA), Registered Diagnostic Imaging Technologist R.T. (R)(ARRT)

Travel Requirements : 25-35% domestic US travel (depending on projects and Go Lives).

This opportunity provides the following :