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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for imaging system administrator in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an imaging system administrator?

An Imaging System Administrator is an IT professional responsible for managing and maintaining medical imaging systems, such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS). They ensure that these systems operate smoothly, securely store and retrieve medical images, and integrate with other healthcare technologies. Their duties often include user support, troubleshooting, software updates, and system optimization to support clinical workflows. Imaging System Administrators play a critical role in ensuring the availability and integrity of imaging data for healthcare providers.

What are some typical challenges an imaging system administrator faces when managing hospital imaging systems, and how can they address them?

Imaging System Administrators often encounter challenges such as maintaining system uptime, ensuring data security, and integrating new imaging modalities with existing systems. These professionals must regularly troubleshoot hardware and software issues, coordinate with radiologists and IT teams, and stay updated on regulatory compliance requirements like HIPAA. Proactively performing system updates, conducting regular backups, and fostering strong communication with end-users and vendors can help address these challenges effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an imaging system administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Imaging System Administrator, you need a solid background in IT systems administration, knowledge of medical imaging standards like DICOM, and often a degree in computer science, health informatics, or a related field. Familiarity with PACS, RIS, and VNA systems, as well as relevant certifications such as CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional), is typically expected. Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills help you collaborate with clinical staff and address technical issues efficiently. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring reliable access to imaging data, regulatory compliance, and smooth clinical workflows in healthcare environments.

What does an imaging system administrator do?

An imaging system administrator manages and maintains imaging software and hardware used to deploy operating systems and applications across computers in an organization. They configure, troubleshoot, and update imaging tools, often using automation scripts and imaging platforms like SCCM or MDT to ensure efficient system deployment and recovery. Strong technical skills and knowledge of network environments are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Imaging System Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,927 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Sr. Medical Imaging Systems Administrator

Conway Medical Center

Conway, SC • On-site

$79K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Conway Medical Center rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

506th of 1,061 rated hospitals

Job description

Position Summary:
The Sr. Medical Imaging Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of the hospital's Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Cardiology Picture Archiving and Communications System (CPACS), Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) and related imaging systems. This role ensures reliable image acquisition, storage, retrieval, and distribution across Radiology, Cardiology, and other clinical departments. The Sr. Medical Imaging System Administrator serves as both a technical systems owner and a frontline support resource, working closely with clinicians, radiologists, technologists, and IT staff to maintain efficient imaging workflows and high system availability. This role will lead projects to upgrade existing software/hardware and implement new software/hardware working closely with IT and clinical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Experience
  • Minimum 5 years healthcare IT or clinical systems experience required.
  • Minimum 5 years PACS/CPACS, imaging informatics, or radiology/cardiology systems administration experience required.
  • Experience supporting clinical end users in a healthcare environment.
  • Experience in a community hospital or small health system preferred.
  • Project management experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional) certification preferred.
  • Vendor-specific PACS certifications preferred.

Technical Knowledge
  • PACS/CPACS/RIS/VNA administration.
  • DICOM and HL7 standards.
  • Windows server administration.
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).
  • Storage technologies (SAN/NAS).
  • Backup and disaster recovery practices.
  • Basic database troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:
System Administration & Operations:
  • Administer daily operations of PACS, CPACS, VNA systems, and voice recognition systems.
  • Configure DICOM nodes, modalities, routing rules, and worklists.
  • Lead system upgrades, patches, and vendor releases.
  • Monitor system performance, uptime, and storage utilization.
  • Maintain user access, permissions, and security settings.
  • Completes other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Imaging Workflow Support
  • Support radiology and cardiology clinical workflows.
  • Troubleshoot image acquisition, routing, reconciliation, and viewing issues.
  • Configure and maintain hanging protocols and reading worklists.
  • Collaborate with radiologists and technologists to improve efficiency and throughput.
  • Ensure timely availability of studies for interpretation.

Integration & Interoperability
  • Maintain interfaces between PACS, RIS, CPACS, EHR/EMR, voice recognition, and billing systems.
  • Support HL7, DICOM, and IHE integrations.
  • Coordinate testing and validation of new interfaces or modalities.
  • Work with vendors and internal IT teams to resolve connectivity issues.

Technical Support
  • Provide support for imaging applications and related infrastructure.
  • Diagnose hardware, software, and network-related issues.
  • Coordinate vendor escalations and service requests.
  • Participate in on-call support rotation as needed.

Projects & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead or support medical imaging system (software/hardware) upgrades, migrations, and system implementations.
  • Assist with onboarding new modalities or service lines.
  • Participate in enterprise imaging initiatives.
  • Develop documentation, procedures, and training materials.

Training & Communication
  • Train clinical and operational staff on system use.
  • Provide user education and workflow guidance.
  • Serve as liaison between Imaging departments and IT.

Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clear communication with both clinical and technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborative and team-focused mindset.
  • Attention to detail and data integrity.

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