Clinical Informatics Specialist - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Clinical Informatics Specialist

RISPACS role functions within the Medical Imaging department.

Responsibilities:

Liaison between the clinicians/leaders, information services professionals and relevant project team members/leaders; foster collaboration and shared direction among diverse clinical and nonclinical groups
Facilitate the documentation of workflows both current and future to help reengineer business processes to enhance patient care
Application of technology to support, streamline, improve workflow, and increase patient safety to support evidence based best practices
Engagement and managing of the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, evaluation and support of patient care technologies
Support the adoption and standardization of clinical systems through education and training, workflow/process analysis, quality outcomes, and providing support in accordance with organizational strategic goals
Utilizes innovation in and maintains responsibility for all IT programming for the clinical system to facilitate optimal workflow activities
Provides expertise for the installation, tuning, upgrading and maintenance of the system including unique specialized software and hardware (Siemens Syngo RIS, Carestream PACS, Voice Recognition, Powerscribe, Critical results management, Terarecon, )
Analyzes and summarizes data/trends and prepares quality management reports
Validates data pulled from relevant systems

Qualifications:

Completion of a degree in Medical Imaging Specialty, Health Administration, Informatics or equivalent required.
Experience and/or Postgraduate education in Imaging Informatics preferred.
Minimum 5 years of previous hospital experience in direct patient care in a team environment required
Advance knowledge of the core components of the RISPACS system required
Excellent knowledge of integration/communication between core systems and the Medical Imaging RISPACS
Experience working on clinical system implementation or health transformation projects
Experience in project management and people change management principles and methodologies in a clinical setting
Advanced computer skills required, strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
Strong HL7 interphases and system integration skills
Experience with Windows Active Directory
Experience working in cross platforms (Windows and Novell)
Knowledge of IT security best practices
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server, etc.,
LINUX experience an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in redesigning clinical processes to improve clinical practice, efficiency and patient care, preferably in conjunction with the implementation of a health information system
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing, implementing and revising policies, analyzing workflows and making departmental or system wide improvements in practice (using LEAN principles)
Strong critical thinking, problem solving analytical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to manage competing demands in a fast paced, multidisciplinary health care environment
Client service orientated with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and consultation skills; Selfmotivated team player, reliable and cooperative
Effective data analysis skills required
Works collaboratively with other members of the team, as required to facilitate the development, coordination and implementation of appropriate systems that are in alignment with best practices, and departmental goals;
Ability to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables required
Ability to work well individually and in a team environment required
Ability to perform responsibilities in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines, in accordance with SMH standards
Ability to work in compliance with SMH confidentiality policy
Ability to exercise good judgement in the performance of work activities
Commitment to continuous professional learning to keep up to date with technological advancement
Must be flexible, punctual and have an excellent attendance record.