Database Administrator III

Summary

Reports to an Information Systems (IS) Manager. Ensures the accuracy, integrity, availability, performance, and security of all assigned databases. This includes analysis, implementation and support for databases. The Level II and III positions have increasing levels of responsibility and autonomy and provide training and mentoring to the Level I and II Database Administrators (DBAs) respectively, as well as providing project management for small to medium projects, and utilize process improvement techniques.

Mission,

Values and Service Goals

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Database Management Responsibilities

• Monitoring performance, backing up, restoring, and upgrading assigned databases.
• Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for the databases.
• Utilizing tools to effectively monitor and maintain databases.
• Creating disaster recovery plans for all assigned databases in conjunction with other IS staff.
• Evaluating and implementing new products that will work with and/or replace current database software and tools.
• Level II and III – Participating with IS management in monitoring database security.

Project Responsibilities

• Participating in projects from initiation through finalization.
• Undertaking special projects at the direction of an IS Manager, Director or the Vice President/Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Performing application troubleshooting, problem solving, fine tuning, repairs and maintenance.
• Level II – Providing project management for small to medium projects.
• Level II and Level III
• Level III – Providing project management for medium to large projects.

Training Responsibilities

• Assisting in problem analysis of programs interacting with databases.
• Providing training to IS staff in all areas of database development.
• Counseling Systems Analysts on complex database-related issues.
• Level II – Mentoring the IS staff, including the Database Administrators (Level I).
• Level III – Mentoring the IS staff, including the Database Administrators (Level II).

Other Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service at all times. Also, communicating with customers and other staff in a courteous, responsive and helpful manner.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with IS team members.
• Monitoring trends and developments in information technology; also, communicating new technology and enhancements.
• Participating in IS Department process improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining department records, reports, and files and providing database documentation, as required.
• Assisting in the care and maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed by the Manager, Director or Vice President/Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's Six-Point Operating System (The Beacon Way)

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• In addition to the…