Senior Systems Analyst - Epic Cache

St. Luke's University Health Network

Allentown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Capacity Management, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Disaster Recovery, Documentation Plan, Electrical Engineering, Epic Cache, Epic Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Informatics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Hospital, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Internet Security, Leadership, Manual Dexterity, Military, Nursing, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Record Keeping, Records Management, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Reporting Dashboards, Stewardship, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Telecommunications, Time Management, Training Program, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Allentown, PA
POSTED
2 days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Senior Systems Analyst - EPIC Cache is one of the Information Technology department's primary support analysts responsible for the general operations of the EPIC Iris/Cache' database platform for St. Lukes University Health Network. Responsibilities include incident management break/fix through general operations, such as performance monitoring, reporting, and tuning, cyber security protection/compliance and disaster recovery/business continuance as well as any/all remediations, associated support, upgrades, and development work.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides Tier-2 operational oversight of the EPIC Iris/Cache' platform, documents, advises and reports on performance to support high quality operational performance results

  • Completes work assignments efficiently, keeping administrative maintenance records according to IT department standard practices for operational support services, projects, and demand initiatives

  • Oversees capacity planning exercises and coordinates updates as it pertains to respective installation, configuration and security protection work for all associated EPIC Cache' systems and subsystems

  • Consults/advises IT leadership, business sponsors, stake holders, vendor partners and infrastructure engineering teams on associated database maintenance programs, operational issues, and solution management.

  • Interprets, guides, and advises on performance reports, trends and problems, recommendations for remediation and optimization actions

  • Evaluates proposed upgrades and impact with new application, platform systems and subsystems, documents, presents and reviews options with associated leadership decisions

  • Monitors, utilizes SYSTEM PULSE Key performance indicators and dashboards for monitoring, studies analytics, designs, documents, plans, and executes performance improvement programs

  • Collaborates, coordinates with other EPIC team members on project goals and deadlines providing expert level planning for implementations and operational support of EPIC Iris/Cache/RHEL platform systems and subsystems

  • Produces high quality results utilizing respective and associated utilities and programs to automate system maintenance processes

  • Creates, leads, and participates in workshops and stewardship training programs for IT staff members with shared service responsibilities

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

Sitting for up to 7 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; standing for up to 7 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; walking for up to 2 hours a day, 1 hour at a time. Requires crouching, kneeling, and lifting of objects weighing up to 60 pounds, pushing objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Requires hand and finger dexterity to perform repairs of small equipment and to use computer equipment.

EDUCATION:

Associate and/or bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, telecommunications healthcare, or other related discipline preferred. Business School, Military or Technical institute Vocational Training preferred. High School Diploma/GED required.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

5-8 years of experience in a hospital healthcare environment. 8-15 years analyst support of the EPIC Iris/Cache Database.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services