Systems Analyst

Position Objective:

Serves as a specialist who translates business problems and requirements into information requirements and systems, acting as a liaison between information systems and the remainder of the organization. Specific responsibilities will be focused on systems and processes supporting operational and decision support systems. Functions as project facilitator evaluating and acquiring resources necessary for the timely completion of projects

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Determines testing requirements for new or modified software (systems, reports, code, views, tables, queries, macros, programs, applications etc).
2. Designs and implements test plans, including coordination of testing across systems.
3. Evaluates existing systems against strategic Informatics plan and recommend changes within the context of the plan. Continually monitor the operational impact of systems, user acceptance, and compliance with Informatics objectives. Revise and maintain documentation.
4. Provides user support for centralized systems. Determine system integration requirements and assure that information flows correctly between all applications. (Support/Integration/Project Coordination).
5. Communicates appropriately with end users to understand their needs. Proceeds with appropriate actions that include Dictionary evaluation, design and use; Custom Report Writing; Programming; Application Development; Project management; Preparation of requirement documents for both internal and external development efforts. Assists in the development of hospital training manuals for assigned modules and coordinates training programs for assigned personnel
6. Serves as the primary application support person for all assigned modules, troubleshoots problems, ensures correct information flow between applications and coordinates the projects as assigned. Assists in ensuring all department, hospital, Compliance, HIPAA and JC guidelines are met.
7. Works with other analyst as needed to ensure that a consistent model is applied throughout the information system. Coordinates resolution of operational issues between the assigned applications and system support personnel.
8. Serves as the primary contact for technical issues for secondary vendors with interfaces to the core applications. Serve as a day-to-day contact person between external application consultants and hospital personnel when needed.
9. Assumes responsibility for implementation of applications and coordinates activities with personnel assuming functional responsibility for operations.
10. Train IS personnel in the use of system functionality and standards. Act as a resource for other IS staff on technical issues.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Bachelor's degree

Required License/Certifications:

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be or will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.