Clinical Programmer - Laboratory-Information Technology-Technology and Research Park III

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.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Programmer - Laboratory designs, builds, configures, installs, and maintains enterprise software; works with Electronic Health Records (EHR) software (or other area specific software) but may also be assigned to other programming duties, such as C+ custom applications, etc.; uses the Agile project management lifecycle as part of their normal programming activities. Designs, builds, configures, installs, and maintains enterprise software & / or other area specific software(s); researches, designs, implements, and manages software programs; tests and evaluates new programs; identifies areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently develops these modifications; writes and implement efficient code; determines operational practicality; develops quality assurance procedures; develops software tools, processes, and metrics; maintains and upgrades existing systems; develops training materials and trains users, when needed; works closely with other I.T. staff, clinical staff, and administration; adheres to University and Health System policies, including those related to confidentiality and HIPAA; maintains strong technical understanding of organizational EHR related systems to include, but not limited to Cerner, AthenaHealth, and / or Philips; participates in on-call rotation; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours are required; other related duties as assigned or required.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, four years of related professional experience, and registry eligible with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist - OR - high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of related experience in information technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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.