Location: San Diego, CA - Hillcrest
Department: Kidney Transplant
Payroll Title: Programmer Analyst III Supervisor
Filing Deadline: 11/19/09
One (100%) position available with benefits starting on date of hire.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Responsible for the operational administration and network management of all transplant database servers and workstations.

·         Supervision of daily system monitoring, storage media management, user management, network management, quality control and performance monitoring; study monitoring; patient information management; training for new and ongoing users, trouble-shooting and problem solving, security, development and monitoring of policies and procedures, providing proactive supervision of technical administration, planning, coordination, and documentation.

·         Develops and implements contingency plan for system downtime.

·         Makes recommendations for system improvements and cost savings.

·         Participates in 7/24 problem management support and resolution for clinical systems.

·         Acts as liaison between Transplant Services and other departments within the Medical Center.

·         Provides inservices, training, direction, support, and mentoring to others as needed. Fosters creative and quality conscious work environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·         Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience; Associate degree in a related field; or a combination of relevant experience and education.

·         Previous supervisory experience.

·         Knowledge and experience working with EPIC clinical data and Clarity.

·         Knowledge and expert experience working with Transact SQL.

·         Knowledge and experience with computer programming, computer language and expert reporting and trend analysis.

·         Knowledge and experience of database management technologies.

·         Working knowledge of networks and connectivity.

·         Knowledge of all MS Office software applications.

·         Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.  

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently setting priorities to meet deadlines.

·         Excellent ability to work in a group setting and group projects.

·         Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is visible, accessible, and open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible individual who is comfortable working in a large, complex organization.

·         Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.

PREFERRED:

·         Experience with Teleresults or transplant software.

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Info Technology, or verifiable industry Certifications

·         Bilingual: English/Spanish

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center is the only university-based facility in San Diego, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service.  We have two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Center and several outpatient clinics.  UCSD Medical Center is also a designated Level I Trauma Center and has the only Burn Center in the county.  U.S. News and World Report’s 2009 annual "America’s Best Hospitals" report ranks UCSD Medical Center among the best in the nation in six specialty areas, more than any other hospital in San Diego County.  We invite you to join our dynamic team!

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