PACS Administrator / (Senior)
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Date posted
November 4, 2026
Hiring location
Makkah Region Saudi Arabia
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Maintains the technical environment used to store, retrieve and distribute medical images and diagnostic information. The PACS Administrator supports radiology workflows by monitoring PACS and RIS services, managing integrations and helping users resolve technical issues. Service continuity, accurate configuration and vendor coordination are central to the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and monitor PACS and RIS applications, servers and connected imaging systems.
- Support integrations and image-routing workflows between modalities and clinical applications.
- Respond to user incidents and investigate access or performance issues.
- Coordinate with radiologists, imaging staff, IT teams and vendors to minimise disruption.
- Maintain accounts, configuration records, documentation and operating procedures.
- Assist with upgrades, testing and validation of interfaces or imaging equipment connections.
- Escalate major incidents and contribute to system reliability and user-support improvements.
Requirements and Qualifications
A background in IT, health informatics, radiology systems or a related technical discipline is relevant. The role requires understanding of PACS or RIS environments, imaging workflows and application support. DICOM, HL7, interfaces and server administration knowledge are beneficial. Senior-level duties may include technical leadership across sites.
Skills and Competencies
- PACS administration
- RIS support
- DICOM
- HL7 interfaces
- radiology workflow
- application troubleshooting
- system integration
- vendor coordination
Role Expectations
System interruptions can affect clinical operations, so incidents should be prioritised appropriately. Changes must be planned, tested and communicated. Accurate configuration records, access controls and escalation procedures help protect image availability and support timely diagnosis.
The employee should maintain professional standards, follow workplace and information-handling procedures, and cooperate with colleagues to meet service priorities. Tasks should be completed within the approved scope of the position, with questions or exceptions referred to the responsible manager. Dependable attendance, clear communication and a willingness to learn support consistent performance.
Work priorities may vary according to service demand, and the role may require coordination with several teams during the working day. The employee should keep relevant stakeholders updated, use available systems responsibly and contribute ideas that improve accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
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