PACS / RIS Administrator - Hybrid

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