PACS Admin

Job Title: PACS Administrator

Location: Birmingham, AL (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $45-$50/hr. on 1099

Overview:

The client is seeking a skilled PACS Administrator to join an amazing healthcare technology team in the Birmingham, AL area. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience managing and maintaining PACS systems, with a strong focus on Merge PACS administration and support.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, and maintain PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) infrastructure.
• Manage Merge PACS applications and ensure optimal system performance and uptime.
• Collaborate with Radiology and IT teams to troubleshoot imaging workflow issues.
• Support integration between PACS, RIS, EMR, and other imaging systems.
• Perform system upgrades, patch management, and user administration.
• Monitor image storage, backups, and data integrity to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Maintain documentation and provide user training as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience as a PACS Administrator.
• Strong experience with Merge PACS is required.
• Proven expertise in managing imaging workflows and DICOM standards.
• Familiarity with HL7 interfaces and hospital information systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or related field preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?
• Are you local to Birmingham, AL? If not, will you relocate on your own expense?
• Experience with Merge PACS? (Elaborate in 1-2 lines)
• How many years of work experience do you have as a PACS Admin?
• Are you familiar with HL7 interfaces and hospital information systems?
• Experience in managing imaging workflows and DICOM standards?
• Are you okay with the mentioned pay rate?

Work Location: On the road