Epic Imaging Ancillary Applications Analyst, Lead

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Information Technology
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McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
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25000060 Requisition #

UTHealth Houston is looking for a Lead EPIC Imaging Ancillary Integration Analyst who will take charge of integrations for a major outpatient surgery center with UT Physicians and radiology and interoperability expansion. This senior-level analyst will be responsible for the ongoing design, build, testing, validation, and support of any and all assigned modules across the healthcare system. Specifically, we need an Epic professional who has been credentialed in at least one of the following modules: Radiant, Lumens, or Cupid.

This lead analyst works with operational stakeholders and IT technical staff to troubleshoot Epic system issues and problems, capture requirements for new initiatives, and aid in the planning and execution of project plans. You must have experience either with integrations or implementations.  

This team works with end users to help communicate improvements needed for business processes and contribute directly to the success of the UTHealth mission from a technological, clinical, administrative, and financial perspective.

Applicants for this position should possess substantial experience in implementing and integrating a range of Imaging Applications with Epic. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with most of the following systems in a large healthcare setting: Fuji Synapse (Radiology PACS and CV), Endoscopy Image Capture system, Enterprise VNA, Siemens Syngo and Sensis, Agfa Enterprise, GE Viewpoint, Philips Xelera (Cardiology), PowerScribe 360, DICOM, HL7, DynaCAD, Mammography applications and other middleware applications designed for imaging systems integration with Epic. Proficiency in these diverse technologies and applications is highly desirable as it will play a pivotal role in fulfilling the responsibilities associated with this role.

The employee must be willing to come into the office at the discretion of the manager. We prefer candidates who either live in Texas or are willing to move to Texas if UTHealth Houston employs them.  

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

  • Free financial and legal counseling 
  • Free mental health counseling services 
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
  • Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
  • Resources for child and elder care 
  • Plus, many more! 

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Provides oversight and mentorship to other Epic Application Specialists, all while having frequent and regular encounters with organizational and physician leadership as assigned.
2. Performs as “lead” or key point-person for Epic application module(s) and associated functional area(s) as assigned.
3. Works collaboratively with the Application Director on resource scheduling and issue management.
4. Maintains expertise and seeks additional knowledge in supporting and optimizing assigned Epic module(s) and how they integrate with other applications.
5. Works cohesively with stakeholders to provide system support, including analysis, building, and testing of requested changes, as well as analysis of new functionality of applications.
6. Reviews, builds, tests, and implements new functionality via System Upgrades and Special Updates.
7. Works and manages multiple tasks independently.
8. Demonstrates timely, effective, and efficient troubleshooting of very complex production software and workflow issues (which may cross applications/teams) and defines mitigation plans for resolution.
9. Acts as a primary contributor in developing and documenting internal procedures to use in conjunction with Epic application support, maintenance, and optimization.
10. Helps develop and build timelines and project plans.
11. Develop and maintain system documentation to enable ongoing support and maintenance of the Epic system.
12. Assists the Application Director in developing build timelines and project plans as communicated by leadership.
13. Performs and oversees unit testing of application configurations and builds in appropriate non-production environments to identify defects and create resolution plans accordingly.
14. Assists with the creation of test scripts and ensures test scripts for integrated and end-user testing are relevant and accurate.
15. Performs testing in a structured manner, follows any defined test scripts, and documents results.
16. Performs unit testing of application configurations, builds in appropriate non-production environments, and identifies issues and potential solutions.
17. Follows established guidelines for system change control.
18. Creates and maintains documentation for change management, including cost estimation, project documentation, communication, and training plans.
19. Collaborates across teams to ensure process design, interface development, testing, and end-user training are performed to quality standards.
20. Independently performs basic project management activities for the development and implementation of system changes and medium to large projects 
21. Develop application-specific reports.
22. Provides technical specifications and assistance to report developers as needed.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

ALL CANDIDATES WILL NEED TO BE ACCREDITED OR CERTIFIED IN EITHER RADIANT, LUMEN, OR CUPID.  
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including specific presentation skills and effective communication of complex subjects to non-technical groups.
• Superior customer relation skills, including leading and participating in group sessions and reaching consensus.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle and project management methodologies for software management.
• Ability to plan and manage projects of various sizes, their tasks, dependencies, team members, other resources, and timelines.
• The analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems or design relative systems and programs that cross department/divisional lines.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent years of related experience in health care or information technology will be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum Experience:

Seven (7) years of experience in a healthcare-related field is required. Five (5) years of experience supporting one or more Epic modules is preferred. Large-scale healthcare systems planning and implementation experience with application software products is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Willing to look at candidates who are looking to move to Texas within 90 days of accepting a position.  

If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit http://go.uth.edu/careers!

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

UTHealth Benefits

UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.


https://www.uth.edu/benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.


UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
 
In addition, all UTHealth Houston ​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements. 


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