Remote Senior RIS Data Migration Specialist

Summary

The Senior RIS Data Migration Specialist will oversee 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive data migration strategies for RIS systems
• Assess and map existing RIS data structures and develop customized migration pathways
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in healthcare data management
• Certifications in ETL/Data Management or related topics