Picture Archiving And Communication System Administrator

<p><strong>Job Title: Healthcare PACS Technical Consultant (Merge Expertise or Change Healthcare Product)</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Milwaukee, WI (Remote)</strong></p><p><strong>Type: Full-time / Contract</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>We are seeking an experienced PACS Technical Architect with deep expertise in Merge Healthcare products to join our healthcare technology team</li><li>The right candidate will design, implement, and support enterprise PACS solutions, focusing on optimizing radiology imaging workflows and integrations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Architect and implement PACS solutions using the Merge Healthcare suite (Merge PACS, Merge RIS, etc.).</li><li>Design and lead the integration of PACS with other healthcare systems (EMR, VNA, modalities).</li><li>Define technical standards, policies, and best practices for PACS workflows.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex issues involving PACS, networking, DICOM, HL7, and image storage.</li><li>Collaborate with radiology, IT, and vendor teams to ensure robust and compliant imaging environments.</li><li>Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to internal IT and clinical teams.</li><li>Lead or assist in PACS migration or consolidation projects.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years in healthcare IT, with at least 3 years architecting or administering Merge PACS environments.</li><li>Deep knowledge of DICOM, HL7, and IHE standards in radiology imaging.</li><li>Experience with Merge PACS administration, upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Familiarity with VNA, storage solutions, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity best practices.</li><li>Strong communication and documentation skills.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Merge Healthcare certifications.</li><li>Experience with cloud-based PACS/VNA solutions.</li><li>Prior work with radiology IT in large hospital or health system environments</li></ul><p></p>

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