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