Job Description

Overview

Founded in 1852, Tufts University is a prestigious student-centered research university committed to excellence in the creation and application of knowledge with a passion for collaboration, a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, and a drive to innovate.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.

What You'll Do

The PACS Administrator will be responsible for the management, implementation, and maintenance of our Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ensuring the secure and efficient storage and transmission of medical images. 

• System Management: Install, configure, and maintain PACS software systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. 
  
• User Support: Provide technical support and training to radiologists, technicians, and other medical staff on the use of the PACS system for image interpretation and diagnosis.
  
• Data Security: Implement and enforce security measures to protect patient data and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards set forth by state and federal agencies as well as accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission (JTC) or the American College of Radiology (ACR).
  
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues related to PACS systems, including hardware failures, software glitches, and network problems.
  
• Training: Conduct training sessions to educate healthcare personnel on how to use the PACS system effectively and securely.
  
• Integration: Collaborate with other healthcare IT professionals to integrate PACS with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other clinical applications for seamless data exchange.
  
• Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance and implement optimizations to ensure fast and reliable access to medical images.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements :

• Knowledge and experience typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Radiologic Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field and 8+ years of experience managing PACS applications
• Proven experience working with PACS systems in a Dental setting.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standards.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and data security standards, such as HIPAA.
• Extensive hands-on experience with installing, configuring, and deploying PACS enterprise applications and services
• Vast experience with PACS vendor application administration, complex data integrations, and PACS application support
• Able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve requests and issues in a highly complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers and stakeholders across the organization
• Work closely with program directors, project managers and stakeholders to design and develop working solutions that are aligned with design principles, governance, resources, and project plans to achieve successful outcomes
• Strong skills to facilitate, coordinate, communicate (verbally and written), and oversee all aspects of PACS application support and delivery while providing world class customer service
• Certification in PACS administration (e.g., Certified Imaging Informatics Professional - CIIP) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Leadership skills with the ability to technically steer projects through all stages of a project and software development life cycle
• Certified as a Radiologic Technician (ARRT) or, Radiology Management (ARM) 

Schedule : 

• Occasional evening or weekend work, as well as the ability to participate in a 24x7 on call rotation for major incident support activities.
• This job involves responsibilities that are performed in a remote working environment.
• On occasion staff will be required to come to campus so must be within 2 hours driving distance.

Pay Range


Minimum $94,600.00, Midpoint $118,250.00, Maximum $141,900.00




Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ... Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [email protected]. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at

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