How to hire a pacs administrator

How to hire a pacs administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pacs administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pacs administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pacs administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your pacs administrator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a pacs administrator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a pacs administrator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a pacs administrator that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pacs administrators.

   Type of Pacs Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Pacs Administrator	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$28-52
   Information Technology Administrator	An Information Technology (IT) administrator is a professional responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of an organization's IT systems and ensuring that the systems are running effectively. IT administrators must conduct consistent analyses of the computer system and install updates when needed... Show more	$24-50
   Network/Server Administrator	A Network Administrator ensures an organizations' network is operational and up to date. They solve problems that arise within computer networks, maintaining computer networks, interacting with clients, and consulting with them to determine their system requirements... Show more	$27-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DICOM
   • Patients
   • HL7
   • Troubleshoot
   • Voice Recognition
   • Cardiology
   • Project Management
   • Data Integrity
   • Patient Care
   • HIPAA
   • EMR
   • Dictation
   • Technical Support
   • QA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage monitor QC for diagnostic stations.
   • Lead digital voice dictation research, procurement and installation.
   • Manage data from Powershell, PowerGUI & SCCM2012 for upgrade & migration projects.
   • Project manage, troubleshoot, modify system settings, notify and initiate repair, install peripherals and test system.
   • Install, configure, brand storefront 2.1 in server 2012 R2 and manage stores for external and internal users.
   • Establish operating policies and procedures and attain SNF Medicare certification.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the pacs administrator job description is a good way to get more applicants. A pacs administrator salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a pacs administrator in Indiana may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level pacs administrator. Additionally, a pacs administrator with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average pacs administrator salary

   $80,742yearly

   $38.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pacs administrator salary

   $59,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average pacs administrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$95,230	$46
   2	New York	$92,450	$44
   3	Washington	$91,271	$44
   4	Texas	$89,879	$43
   5	Pennsylvania	$82,562	$40
   6	Tennessee	$81,709	$39
   7	Connecticut	$81,123	$39
   8	Massachusetts	$79,193	$38
   9	New Mexico	$77,406	$37
   10	Alaska	$77,263	$37
   11	Georgia	$76,590	$37
   12	Maryland	$73,533	$35
   13	Mississippi	$72,367	$35
   14	Louisiana	$72,002	$35
   15	Michigan	$70,499	$34
   16	Indiana	$68,733	$33
   17	Florida	$65,880	$32

   Average pacs administrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Levi Strauss & Co.	$137,472	$66.09
   2	Providence Health & Services	$121,881	$58.60
   3	Community Health Systems	$103,577	$49.80	23
   4	Kaiser Permanente	$103,475	$49.75	9
   5	Cedars-Sinai	$99,158	$47.67	9
   6	Children's Hospital Colorado	$98,665	$47.44	3
   7	Salinas Valley Health	$96,151	$46.23	2
   8	Yale New Haven Health	$95,804	$46.06	1
   9	Eisenhower Medical Center	$94,563	$45.46
   10	Baptist Health Care	$94,151	$45.26	2
   11	Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.	$93,489	$44.95
   12	Northside Hospital	$91,759	$44.11	4
   13	Touro College	$91,552	$44.02
   14	TEKsystems	$90,979	$43.74	71
   15	Bassett Healthcare Network	$89,236	$42.90	1
   16	CovenantHealth	$87,688	$42.16	8
   17	Vancouver Clinic	$87,317	$41.98
   18	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$86,773	$41.72
   19	Ozarks Healthcare	$86,355	$41.52
   20	Baylor Scott & White Health	$86,183	$41.43	9

4. Writing a pacs administrator job description

   A pacs administrator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pacs administrator job description:

   Pacs administrator job description example

   University of Louisville Medical Center PACS Administrator is responsible for managing the operations, system maintenance and quality control activities of the medical imaging and cardiology Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) as well as the supporting applications such as Powerscribe 360, Powershare, TeraRecon, Magview, etc. PACS administrators support the mission of the organization which is “We are an academic medical center, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people through research, education, clinical care, and community service. We embrace the opportunity to teach others, to learn from our partners, and to care for patients in our community with skill and dignity. We build upon our rich history of medical innovation and community service to improve the lives of those in our care. Our mission is exemplified in our exceptional, compassionate, and high quality medical care.
   Responsibilities • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
   • Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
   • Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
   • Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
   • Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
   • Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
   • Maintains, monitors and troubleshoots systems to ensure uninterrupted operation.
   • Collaborates with all departments to assist with patient flow and process improvement. Participates with the development of operating standards, protocols, and administrative policies and procedures in accordance with compliance and governing bodies.
   • Works closely with vendors, corporate management, and medical imaging to oversee and coordinate strategic planning for medical imaging initiatives.
   • Acts as liaison between clinical departments, biomed, and other internal departments, vendors, and outside agencies to ensure the delivery of timely and efficient services and problem resolution.
   • Serves as a resource for the PACS applications and acts as a consultant for advanced troubleshooting needs.
   • Responsible for recommending and presenting budget requests for medical equipment and applications.
   • Provides leadership to achieve optimal operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes.
   • Supports change and is responsible for the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities during project implementation. Qualifications Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
   • Required: Two to five years of PACS/RIS or other imaging and integration support experience.
   • Required: Bachelor's degree in related healthcare discipline or information systems discipline.
   • Preferred: Radiology and/or Cardiology Experience
   Experience (required and preferred): • Required: Professionally appropriate verbal and written presentation skills.
   • Required: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
   • Required: Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
   • Required: Ability to work on tight deadlines.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right pacs administrator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pacs administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit pacs administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting pacs administrators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview pacs administrator candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pacs administrator

   Once you've decided on a perfect pacs administrator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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