Clinical Programmer - Biomedical-Information Technology

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Technically direct biomed and application teams in the maintenance, troubleshooting, deployment and upgrading of medical equipment and software; expands biomedical capabilities, establishes collaborative relationships with clinical and business leaders, works with IT leadership on operational and strategic planning, enforces organizational & department policies, and other duties as assigned by the CIO, directors, and the Manager of End User and Biomedical Technologies;

knowledge of basic medical terminology, electro‑mechanical and electronic fundamentals, medical equipment/software function/operation, medical equipment/software troubleshooting; understands clinical workflows, troubleshooting techniques, and build techniques within the electronic medical records (EHR) systems; integrates medical equipment with EHRs; investigates potential enhancements and upgrades to current medical equipment and software to increase efficiency and ensure patient care and safety; works with outside vendors to learn about potential new equipment and software;

works on complex, multi‑step EHR builds requiring technical knowledge; investigates new functionality within organizational EHRs and troubleshoot complex issues; works with fellow IT techs along with clinical staff on a day‑to‑day basis; conducts presentations on potential equipment upgrades, purchases, and replacements; supervises staff in installation, maintenance, and repair of communications systems including telephone, voice mail, pagers, hospital public address, and pneumatic tube systems;

assists in development, implementation, and revision of policies and procedures related to JCAHO and hospital standards; assists the CIO with developing and maintaining an IT and biomed system architecture that is fully integrated with core systems such as electronic medical records, user directory services, and data warehouses; strong knowledge of user directories (e.g., Active Directory), endpoint security, Internet of Things (loT), and medical device cybersecurity;

understands and implements IT and biomed strategic initiatives along with assisting the CIO with developing the IT Strategic Plan; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama; or a bachelor’s degree in business or related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of computer programming or EHR build experience; or an Associate degree in computer programming, information technology, or related field with five years of computer programming or information technology experience – OR – high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of related experience in information technology.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.