Sr IS Database Administrator

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients daily or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job develops, installs, maintains and supports database management systems, administration tools and other associated products on a variety of platforms. It assists in maintenance of the corporate data dictionary and database reorganizations, consults with other IS departments on database issues, provides technical assistance to the application development staff on file design and efficient techniques for extracting data, performs database administration tasks as requested by application development, and implements data models, database designs, data access and table maintenance codes.

It resolves database performance and capacity issues, addresses replication and other distributed data issues, and adheres to standards, policies and procedures. It monitors database performance, proactively performs database tuning to enhance operations or increase database availability and reliability, troubleshoots database problems, and investigates database tools that add value to the client’s database environment. It stays abreast of emerging database technology and presents recommendations on new or upgraded database software.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required – Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Required – 7 years in experience as a Database Administrator or an Application Developer in a Database Environment.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of database management systems such as ADABAS and Oracle, Natural, CICS, COBOL, and database administration tools as well as database concepts.
• Basic knowledge of MVS.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong data modeling skills.
• Ability to move throughout and between facilities.

• Designs and develops databases and prepares implementation plans for application upgrades and rollout.
• Supports and maintains databases.
• Manages database optimization.
• Participates in training and quality improvement activities.
• Other related duties as required.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

We maintain and comply with our Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer 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, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of…