Job description
Description
Senior RIS Data Migration Specialist
Job Summary
The Senior RIS Data Migration Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and executing the migration of data between Radiology Information Systems (RIS), ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards. The specialist will work closely with IT, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure seamless transitions of data from legacy systems to modern platforms, while optimizing workflows and maintaining the highest standards of patient data privacy and security.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Data Migration Planning:
Develop and manage comprehensive data migration strategies for RIS systems.
Assess and map existing RIS data structures and develop customized migration pathways.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze data migration requirements.
Data Extraction and Transformation:
Perform extraction of clinical, operational, and administrative data from legacy RIS systems.
Use ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools to clean, transform, and prepare data for migration.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity during transformation processes.
Data Loading and Validation:
Load transformed data into the target RIS platform and perform comprehensive validation to ensure data completeness.
Implement validation tests to identify any inconsistencies, discrepancies, or data loss during migration.
Conduct post-migration verification and provide reports to stakeholders.
Collaboration & Communication:
Work with cross-functional teams including radiologists, IT, compliance officers, and third-party vendors to ensure data migration meets functional and clinical requirements.
Provide regular updates and progress reports to project management and stakeholders.
Regulatory Compliance and Security:
Ensure all migrated data adheres to regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, and other data privacy standards.
Implement robust security measures to safeguard patient and sensitive data during the migration process.
Troubleshooting and Support:
Identify and resolve any data migration-related issues, including inconsistencies, corrupted data, or system compatibility challenges.
Provide post-migration support to ensure smooth adoption of the new system.
Documentation and Training:
Document the migration process, including methodologies, tools used, and data migration reports.
Provide training to relevant staff members on how to manage, access, and use data in the new RIS system.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience
Education/Certification (Preferred):
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Certifications in healthcare data management
Certifications in ETL/Data Management or related topics.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in healthcare data management or RIS data migration.
Proven experience with radiology information systems, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), and HIS (Hospital Information Systems).
Experience with data migration tools and methodologies, including ETL processes.
Strong understanding of database structures, SQL, and healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, DICOM).
Skills:
Proficiency in ETL tools and technologies (e.g., Talend, Informatica, SSIS).
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server).
Familiarity with RIS, HIS, and PACS systems, including vendor-specific platforms.
Understanding of healthcare data privacy laws and regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on troubleshooting data-related issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.
Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and security.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in fast-paced environments.
Quality Standards
Communicates, cooperates, and consistently functions professionally and harmoniously with all levels of supervision, co-workers, patients, visitors, and vendors.
Demonstrates initiative, personal awareness, professionalism and integrity, and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance.
Follows all local, state and federal laws concerning employment to include but not limited to: I-9, Harassment, EEOC, Civil rights and ADA.
Follows OSHA regulations, RadNet and site protocols, policies and procedures.
Follows HIPAA, compliance, privacy, safety and confidentiality standards at all times.
Practices universal safety precautions.
Promotes good public relations on the phone and in person.
Adapts and is willing to learn new tasks, methods, and systems.
Reports to work regularly as scheduled; consistently punctual with respect to working hours, meal and rest breaks, and maintains satisfactory personal attendance in accordance with RadNet guidelines.
Consistently adheres to the time management policies and procedures.
Completes job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.
Physical Demands
This position often requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching with hands and arms, using hands and fingers, handling, or feeling, speaking, listening, and high-level cognitive thinking. Also, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Working Environment
This position works in a remote setting with low to moderate noise level.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
