Picture Archiving And Communication System Administrator

iMethods is seeking a Senior PACS Analyst for a full-time opportunity in Honesdale, PA. This salaried position requires the selected candidate to work onsite.

The Sr. PACS Analyst/ RIS (Radiology Information System) is responsible for the strategic oversight, operational management, and continuous improvement of imaging informatics and related clinical workflows. This role acts as the primary liaison between clinical providers (radiologists/technologists), IT departments, and executive leadership to ensure that RIS/PACS systems are optimized for patient care, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Optimization & Workflow: Design and implement workflows within the RIS/PACS to maximize efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and improve the clinical workflow for radiologists and technologists.
• Clinical Liaison: Act as the key liaison between physicians, IT, and vendors to troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain system integrity.
• Data Governance & Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations, overseeing data archiving, security, and integrity of DICOM image data.
• Technical Support & Training: Provide expert-level troubleshooting for RIS/PACS and train new clinical staff/locum physicians on system utilization.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with C-Suite and Radiology leadership to analyze KPIs, generate utilization reports, and plan for future technology needs.
• Charge Capture & Compliance: Perform or audit charge capture reconciliation to ensure accurate coding and billing for radiology services.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration/Imaging Informatics with significant clinical experience.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a Radiology or Cardiology environment, with demonstrated knowledge of RIS/PACS systems (e.g., GE Centricity, Infinite)
• Technical Skills: Proficient in DICOM and HL7 standards, workflow optimization, and SQL for data analysis.
• Leadership: Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, teach, and influence clinical staff.

Key Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to bridge the gap between technical IT staff and clinical radiologists.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying system bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of HIPAA, Joint Commission, and ACR standards