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 every day 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. 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 applications development, and implements data models, database designs, data access and table maintenance codes.

Resolves database performance and capacity issues, and replication and other distributed data issues and adheres to standards, policies and procedures. Monitors database performance, proactively performs database tuning to enhance operations or increase database availability and reliability, troubleshoots database problems, and investigates database tools that will add value to the client's database environment. 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.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

This employer maintains and complies with its 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.

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