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Clinical Application Analyst - PACS Administration 

Clinical Application Analyst - PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) administrator for Radiology and Cardiology is an IT professional in a healthcare setting who is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and support of medical imaging systems in both departments.  Manages and maintains the systems used to store, retrieve, distribute, and display medical images. Act as a critical link between clinical staff, IT teams, and vendors to ensure seamless operations and high-quality patient care. 

System Management: Overseeing the daily operation, maintenance, and support of the PACS and related imaging systems (e.g., in radiology and cardiology departments). Oversee the daily operations of the PACS, ensuring 24/7 availability and optimal performance for both radiology and cardiology imaging applications. This includes performing routine maintenance, system backups, and quality assurance (QA/QC) monitoring. Lead and handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.

System Integration & Upgrades: Planning, coordinating, testing and implementing system upgrades, patches, new software/hardware installations in collaboration with clinical departments, IT, and vendors to minimize disruption to patient care and the integration of new imaging modalities and related systems like Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS).

Key Skills and Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Education: An associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Health Informatics, Radiologic Technology, or a related field is typically required or preferred. 
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with PACS software platforms, networking fundamentals, database management (e.g., SQL), and technical standards such as DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) and HL7 is essential.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in a radiology and cardiology or related clinical and IT related field. IT experience preferred. Relevant experience in healthcare, particularly within radiology or cardiology departments, is essential. Experience with specific PACS platforms (e.g., Change HealthCare, GE, Philips, Sectra, etc).
• Certifications: PACS certifications are highly valued, including the Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) from the American Board of Imaging Informatics or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) or Certified PACS Associate (CPAS) are highly valued and preferred.

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance  

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special. 

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team. 

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care