Imaging Application Analyst II - IS Imaging Apps Non-Exempt; Non-Union

Imaging Applications Analyst II

The Imaging Applications Analyst II, under minimal supervision, is responsible for the design, implementation, validation, and support of multiple imaging applications and related ancillary systems. The Imaging Applications Analyst ensures the design, configuration, integration, and user experience of these imaging applications meets business and clinical objectives. The Imaging Applications Analyst consults with organizational clinicians, staff, and vendors of the imaging applications and is responsible for the configuration, testing, problem identification, issue resolution, and on-going support of the assigned applications including new implementations and upgrades.

Responsibilities include:

• Work on assigned projects both independently and as part of a team and apply expertise and independent judgment for full resolution.
• Design and lead implementations, upgrades, and solution conversions in support of Keck clinical imaging applications; assist in ensuring stability and functionality of the assigned applications
• Analyzes, recommends and actively participates in application enhancements and software upgrades and supports and maintains existing application software and provides input on designs consistently adhering to standard change management methods
• Regularly meet with users, vendors, IT staff to develop/modify system specifications and are responsible for the timely resolution or escalation of problems within the imaging application environment.
• Responsible for support/testing of HL7 integration between Cerner EMR and all Imaging applications ensuring data integrity of integrated solutions.
• Provide after-hours and weekend support where necessary for a 24x7 system availability model.
• Maintain expertise in Imaging Systems functionality and site/system workflows working directly with clinicians and staff to understand clinical workflows and reported issues
• Create training plans, training materials, and deliver training on all Imaging Applications to Faculty, Staff and Students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Degree in Computer Science, Healthcare Science, Financials, Business or related field OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum three (3) years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, testing, and supporting clinical imaging applications or the equivalent combination of experience and education that would demonstrate the capability to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Working level knowledge of DICOM, HL7 and IHE.
• Demonstrate basic competency and ability to support Imaging Informatics system interfaces.
• Working level knowledge of Imaging Modalities (XR, US, MRI, CT, Nuclear, Mammo, EKG).
• Strong analytical ability to find solutions to difficult application or workflow problems, to determine economic feasibility or options available, and to assess time involved in system changes.
• Thorough documentation skills are required
• Must be able to communicate the impact and solutions of application/system problems in business language with a thorough understanding of imaging workflows
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills combined with exceptional business acumen.
• Ability to work alone assertively completing projects by deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and others, interacting and maintaining a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
• Must be able to interact effectively with Clinicians, Patients, Vendors, Peers, Staff and Management within the organization.
• Able to present professional telephone etiquette
• Able to respond quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to work any hours to support 24/7 operations
• Able to travel to multiple service locations as requested.

Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certifications may be required when supporting applications where industry dictates or preferred as best
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).

The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 - $76.07. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability,…