Lab Systems IT Analyst / ECSA III - Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Healths robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

The Lab Systems IT Analyst / ECSA III ensures that the operational interests of their respective functional areas are being fully represented in the day-to-day operations of the Information Systems Department. This role supports Lab Systems applications deployed within the Harris Health System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelors degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field or 4 years of related IT experience in a Healthcare environment. Certification for at least one Epic Clinical Application

Work Experience :

• 5+ Years within I.T. Three (3) Years Hospital Health Care Organizations Business Analysis
• Lab Systems, DI and/or other Lab middle-ware strongly preferred
• Familiarity with HL7 interfaces and ability to troubleshoot application issues from servers (services, performance, etc.) strongly preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports)

Other Skills:
Analytical, Design, Research, Statistical

Advanced Education:
Bachelors Degree Major: Bachelor's degree in an Information Systems / Clinical Informatics related field or 4 years of related IT/Clinical experience in a Healthcare environment

Work Schedule: On Call

Other Requirements:
Be available to work on site (after hours) as needed
Healthcare Information Technology experience.
Understands the limitations and opportunities presented by the applications supported.
Ability to recommend process improvements based upon industry standards in addition to resolving integrated process issues.
Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously, be able to prioritize effectively, and meet overlapping deadlines.