Senior RIS Data Migration Specialist

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.