
Senior System Support Specialist - Linux/PACS
- Canada
- Permanent
- Full-time
Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and other
medical imaging solutions. The ideal candidate will provide technical support and troubleshooting for
radiology IT systems in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers. This role involves working closely with
radiologists, IT teams, and vendors to ensure optimal system performance, uptime, and compliance with
healthcare regulations.Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Radiology IT systems, including RIS, PACS, and Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA).
- Work with radiologists, technologists, and IT staff to address system issues and optimize workflows.
- Analyze and resolve technical issues efficiently, minimizing system downtime and impact on patient care.
- Support DICOM, HL7, and other healthcare interoperability standards to maintain seamless integration between systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues while maintaining clear and professional communication with customers.
- Assist in disaster recovery planning and backup solutions for radiology IT environments.
- Handle sensitive patient data in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Utilize internal knowledge resources to effectively resolve technical challenges.
- Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments on complex issues.
- Document all troubleshooting activities and resolutions to maintain accurate case records.
- Develop and update technical documentation to support customers in product use and maintenance.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, providing support outside of normal business hours, including overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.
- Adhere to quality and regulatory compliance standards, including U.S. FDA medical device regulations, ISO 13485 requirements, and other applicable laws.
necessitated by business demandsSupervisory Responsibilities:
- None
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in Healthcare IT, preferably in radiology systems support.
- Working knowledge of Linux architecture is a must.
- Experience in scripting or automation for system administration (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical and clinical personnel.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with ticketing systems such as Salesforce ServiceCloud, ZenDesk, or ServiceNow (ServiceNow preferred).
- Strong knowledge of PACS, RIS, VNA, and medical imaging workflows.
- Experience with DICOM, HL7, IHE, and other healthcare interoperability standards.
- Proficiency in Windows OS (Microsoft Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022+), networking, SQL Server, and/or Oracle.
- Understanding of medical informatics architecture, including VMware and storage solutions.
- Experience with PostgreSQL.
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and HIPAA compliance.
- Industry certifications in relevant technical domains (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, Cisco) preferred.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of cloud-based medical imaging solutions and telemedicine technologies.
- Fluency in multiple languages (French is a strong asset).