Top 5 companies in the Medical Imaging IT space

Lauren Applewhite, Senior Recruiter at FMC Global Talent

Medical Imaging IT software keeps radiology departments ticking day to day. The term covers technologies designed to improve workflow and efficiencies for medical imaging professionals. From allowing radiologists to do their jobs on a single piece of software to improving communication and referrals between departments, these systems are critical to improving patient care and, fundamentally, allowing radiologists and other clinicians to do their jobs!

Onto the big names in the space… 

There are several companies who dominate the medical imaging IT space. Who are they, and why are they a good choice for your next career move? 

Fujifilm

Although they are most well-known for their X-Ray, mammography and CT systems, Fujifilm also have a market-leading Medical Informatics portfolio. Their Synapse PACS system enhances access to patient data and improves efficiency and workflow – images can be provided in less than 2 seconds! The system is also known for being easy to use, which helps to improve efficiency and patient care.  

As a company, Fujifilm are often one of the top choices for candidates in the medical imaging space as they boast an impressive benefits package and are widely recognised for their company culture.  

Agfa Healthcare 

Agfa offer the MUSICA Digital Radiography software to improve image quality whilst simultaneously reducing dose which is hugely beneficial to patients who are undergoing scans. Not only this but the software is also used to improve radiographer experience and workflow. 2020 is also set to be a big year in Agfa’s calendar, they are set to highlight a DR portfolio that provides ‘intelligent lifecycle solutions’ at ECR 2020.

Sectra 

With nearly 2000 installations worldwide, Sectra is a huge player in the Medical Imaging IT space. Their radiology imaging solutions (including PACS and RIS) can reduce report times, as well as improving communication between radiology departments and referring units. Sectra are focused on supporting radiology in improving cancer care by increasing uptime and improving efficiencies. They were also ranked #1 for customer satisfaction in the PACS and RIS markets, impressive stuff! 

As an employer they have a 4.7-star average on Glassdoor and are regularly praised for their great facilities and progression opportunities. No wonder they’re a popular choice! 

Soliton IT 

Celebrating their 15th birthday in 2019, Soliton provide Radiology Information System (RIS) software to many NHS trusts and private hospitals. Their Radiology+ system is workflow-driven, focusing on the management of clinical images and patient planning as well as a customisable workflow configuration for different sites. 

Wellbeing Software 

Wellbeing Software is one of the leading medical imaging IT companies in the UK and are trusted by more than 80% of NHS organisations making their CRIS system the UK’s most popular RIS. Their software is designed with clinicians in mind and enables radiology departments to manage and share information easily. Wellbeing also create solutions for maternity departments as well as operating in the Electronic Health Records space to provide an all-round healthcare IT portfolio.  

They’re also known for having hit the balance between having a friendly and supportive working environment whilst also delivering opportunities for professional progression.  

FMC Meditech 

FMC Meditech recruit sales, service, QARA, marketing, and clinical individual into medical device and technology businesses across the world. We have specialist teams working in the diagnostics, surgical, eye care and therapeutics markets. 

If you’re a medical imaging IT company and would like to discuss recruitment plans for 2020, feel free to give me a call on +44 (0) 1522 812 249 or drop me an email at lauren.applewhite@fmctalent.com