Senior Epic Beaker Data Innovations (DI) Application Analyst

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Organization:

HealthIT LIS MDI

Job Summary:

The Senior Beaker DI Application Analyst plays a key role, using their integration expertise to support the foundational Device Integration buildout for lab workflows, laboratory instrumentation and LIS capabilities. The position will support the transition of integrated lab instrumentation from the current state to Epic Beaker/Data Innovations for the Pathology Lab. This role is a member of the Middleware and Data Innovations (MDI) team. A strong networking and IT infrastructure background is preferred to ensure connectivity, security, and performance of integrated lab systems.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Designs, builds, installs, configures, and/or develops software to support clinical workflows and supports Beaker Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) implementations.

• This role is responsible for analysis, design, configuration, testing, and deployment of technical infrastructure of middleware, instruments, and interfaces in the lab.

• Designs and supports the transition of integrated lab instrumentation from current state to Epic Beaker, utilizing Data Innovations (DI) middleware
• May perform analysis and design of supporting technical infrastructures.
• Supports clinical, administrative, financial, revenue, or operational implementations for assigned products which may also include testing and QA, reporting, product life cycle, communication/collaboration with customers and vendors, and training users.
• Assists with onboarding and training as needed.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)

• Beaker AP or CP certification within 6 months of hire

• DI Training completed

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Business Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates the ability to apply multiple areas of business knowledge to successfully meet broad work objectives. Knowledgeable of the major business units of the company which relate to work responsibilities. Understands and monitors appropriate key business indicators as well as the competition. Able to communicate with users and customers regarding various business functions in an easily understood manner. Able to interpret and draw conclusions from business data. Demonstrates an understanding of overall business perspectives.
• Problem Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of Incident Tracking and Problem Reporting in practical applications of a difficult nature. Assures that the proper people receive problem reports as soon as detected. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering Incident Tracking and Problem Reporting products and services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Product Knowledge (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully developing or supporting applications for the product without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to educate and train others regarding the process.
• Testing (Intermediate): Possesses a high level of skill to develop new and execute pre-designed program test data, load testing, and ensures validity of data passed among programs. Able to use automated testing aids to help debug programs. Creates and maintains appropriate test documentation for regulatory requirements.
• Technical Analysis (Intermediate): Possesses high level of knowledge of the functionality of assigned products and the systems with which they interface. Proactively identifies, analyzes, and develops solutions to complex clinical, administrative, financial, operational, and technical issues.