PACS Project Manager - Remote (Travel required)
Job Title: PACS Project Manager (Upgrade & Change/Merge Specialist) Location: Milwaukee, WI (Remote - Travel required once a month) Position Overview:
- We are seeking an experienced PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Project Manager to lead and coordinate PACS upgrade initiatives across our healthcare network.
- The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in PACS upgrades, workflow optimization, and a strong understanding of change management.
- Experience with patient or study merge/unmerge functionalities in PACS environments is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and oversee PACS upgrade projects, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical operations.
- Engage stakeholders (Radiology, IT, Vendor, Clinical End Users) to gather requirements and communicate project milestones.
- Work closely with technical teams to manage system configurations, data migrations, and integrations with RIS, EMR, and VNA.
- Coordinate and validate change and merge processes for patient and study records, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, risk assessments, and change control logs.
- Provide training and support to end-users on upgraded PACS features, focusing on change/merge workflows.
- Troubleshoot post-upgrade issues and coordinate resolution with vendors and internal teams.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of experience managing PACS projects, including upgrades or migrations.
- In-depth knowledge of PACS architecture, DICOM, HL7, and integration concepts.
- Experience with PACS change/merge functionalities (e.g., patient/study merge/unmerge) is highly desirable.
- Strong project management skills; PMP or similar certification is a plus.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous hands-on experience with major PACS vendors (GE, Philips, Sectra, Fuji, etc.).
- Familiarity with clinical imaging workflows and regulatory standards.
- Experience in a multi-site healthcare environment.