How to Become A PACS Administrator 2 - Step by Step Guide

If you’re someone who’s looking to get your first job in the field of Radiology IT or Imaging Informatics as a whole, then this video was designed for you.

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[albertsanchez]

Loved the video! I started as a front desk patient registration rep. Then, after a few year's I became a MRI Tech assistant. Did that for 5 years. Learn a whole lot. Then a opening became available in my IS department. Spent 3 years there and now I'm a PACS Administrator. Starting my jouto get my CIIP cert.

[dhalsim]

Finally some good content on PACS! I'm currently an EMR analyst and have a couple of projects with our Radiology team coming up - these videos are really helping me see a fuller picture on how the system works.

[lintlickerrr]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos! I'm definitely person A. I've been working as a x-ray technologist for five years now and recently have become interested in looking into becoming a PACS administrator. I've been trying to find information on transitioning into PACS but just keep feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Your videos are very informative and really help me have a much more clear understanding of the day to day operations and what is needed to get into this career. You just got a new subscriber :)

[tylergantt]

I am (Person B) an A/V technician who got into IT support and ended up working for the largest RAD company in the US...exposure is everything now I'm on the path to become a PACS Analyst or RIS Analyst. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity

[dawnheyward]

Thanks for sharing I'm an analyst who just supported PACS. This has added to my knowledge

[シーズー一匹]

Thank you for uploading videos. As a PACS system operator, I often struggle with clinical questions by doctors when some DICOM parameter of values found in doubt and face hardship to scrutinize them correct or not since I don't have enough clinical knowledge even working in this industry almost 10 years.

[arshadfazalbhoy]

Your videos are are god send, thank you. I love the simple way you explained all this.

[richardp]

Very informative. Thanks for uploading this.

[nadiadomingoselebedi]

Thanks for this. I'm person A. I applied for a PACs Administrator job, I'm in the process of prepping for the interview but really felt overwhelmed with the networking aspect. I wasnt sure how I was going to learn networking. I've looked into CCNA and ComptIA but honestly wasnt sure which one I should do. Very helpful videos keep up the good work.

[nicholasborner]

Holy cow this video was so helpful and enlightening. Thank you!!!

[damiendickerson]

I bought Practical Information Informatics and love the writing style and read speed. Took me all told about 6 days to go through the entire book or 1, 036 pages of it not including the glossary test answers and index in the back of course. I guess I would be person d; I actually have a background in both X-ray and IT training. Loving your website of course and looking forward to making this move. I actually already have applied to two different jobs.

[mightybasedzao]

Man thank you so much for this video seriously and especially for those book references

[jacobsteindam]

I’ve been a RT for a year now and banner health put in in PACS with just my registry/license and no other certifications. Literally that’s all it took.

[lorithomposon]

Love your content, super helpful. Does it matter which certification you take 1st, the CIIP or the Comp TIA Network+? Also do you suggest studying for both simultaneously or one at a time?

[nerissalopez]

very interesting really I want to learn more... I'm a Rad Tech and some knowledge in RIS PACS DICOM at Radiology Dept.

[erickh]

What category would a limited xray tech fall into? I’m assuming C?

[mcnamara]

Can you further explain this part in a timeline “Choose a date when you would complete your training Recommended timeline is 6 months

Choose a date to become certified if you’re eligible Recommended timeline is 6 months”

Is it you train for 6 months then directly after take your certification exam? Or is, do 6 months of training then do 6 months of studying for certification exam? Just would like a better explanation.

[keishaserrano]

Does anyone have a good study guide for the CIIP exam?

[papichico]

what about the PARCA certification? I did mostly IT/Electronics my entire Military career...in 2016 I went into Healthcare as a BMET...so I have been a BMET (Biomedical Equipment Equipment Technician) for a good 5 years (off and on between IT) and I have a CompTIA Security+ Cert. I work at the VA as a BMET now (Just started in Jan) and they have a PACS Administrator retiring by end of year...i so want this opportunity....im thinking of taking some OTECHIMG courses so i can study on my own time but its kinda expensive.

[mightybasedzao]

I’m currently in school for radiology I’m 3 months into the program . When I graduate can I apply for a Pacs administrator job and will they train me in? How much usually is the starting salary?