Informatics Biomed Clinical Device Integration Lead (Advance)

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.14 - $63.45 / hour

Why Fraser Health?

Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Fraser Health is embarking on a journey to implement MEDITECH Expanse, the most up to date version of MEDTECH’s Clinical Information System, which will transform the way we deliver health care services to improve quality and patient safety; better patient and care-giver experience through seamless access to data and information.

Bring your proven leadership skills, BioMed expertise and knowledge of information systems to this exciting position, where you can really make a difference! As a Informatics BioMed Clinical Device Integration Lead, you will provide leadership to team members and be the point person and subject matter expert between Fraser Health major projects that include integration with clinical devices and the LMC BioMedical Engineering (BME) department.

Key Deliverables:

• Primary point person for clinically integrated equipment with the electronic health record and major systems integration
• Provide subject matter expertise and experience with integration with BME equipment
• The Lead will use FHA Project Management lifecycle (including TMO artifact templates) to assist the Portfolio Manager to manage this project
• Apply PMI principles and methodology to manage the timelines, resources, scope and quality requirements
• Budget development, monitoring and reconciliation
• Collaborate with appropriate Steering Committees, Working Groups and HIIT teams
• Track project plans and deliverables
• Act as the BME liaison representative with respect to maintenance of BME and IT shared devices and services
• Act as the BME liaison representative with respect to BME certification for clinical service and de-commissioning of interconnected equipment
• In collaboration with HIIT and PHSA, perform duties as System Administrator of middleware servers connected to BME equipment
• Maintain project decision, issue and risk logs
• Provide updates to Leadership and work closely with working groups.
• Act as equipment expert and trainer on BME interconnected devices
• Execute the following project deliverables: Education and Training Plan, Communication, Change Management, Testing, Training, Go Live Plans, Project Closure Documents
• Status reporting (budget, deliverables and timelines)

Education And Experience

• Graduate of a recognized Biomedical Engineering Technology or Information Technology Program, plus five (5) years' recent and relevant experience, including three (3) years in project management and planning, designing, implementing and administering biomedical engineering technology in a large, complex Clinical technology environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current membership with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) preferred
• Valid BC Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a highly dynamic environment
• Ability to deal with others effectively including the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead projects related to the development and implementation of Clinical Technology in a large healthcare organization
• Ability to support and lead change
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable provincial, national and international legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize complex projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Clinical Technology
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the delivery of training sessions and related materials
• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced technical advice and consultation on a variety of clinical technologies
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment
• Demonstrated ability to address issues with strong analytical reasoning and problem solving

This is a Permanent Full Time position. This role is based out of Central City Tower, Surrey, B.C. As this role requires travel from Burnaby to Hope BC, a car is required.

Here are more reasons for you to apply:

• A chance to create a difference every day in the world of health care.
• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with health care providers who are excellent in their respective fields.
• Phenomenal opportunities for support and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Take the next step in your career and make a difference in the communities we serve! Apply today, so we can continue the conversation.

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Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

Reporting to Manager, Health Informatics and Clinical Solutions, the Informatics Lead plays a critical leadership role in planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of sustainable clinical information systems transformation related to MEDITECH Expanse. Works in collaboration with the Clinical Engagement Lead and clinical partners of the designated functional areas, the Informatics Lead provides informatics expertise to promote and lead the integration of computer and communications technologies with clinical change initiatives to enhance evidence-based clinical practices. This position collaborates with project stakeholders to design, build, and implement new technology, equipment, and systems; contributes to and implements education, training, support, and change strategies to facilitate adoption, and use of MEDITECH Expanse.

Responsibilities

• Identifies risks and provides detailed analysis of situation; and escalates following established issues/risks escalation process.
• Joins with the programs/network/diagnostics/support services and site leadership to lead the facilitation, localization and implementation of program/specialty level workflow changes pertaining to system changes in support of clinical and business outcomes, and the implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, protocols and processes impacted by the new clinical information system (for the specified programs/network/diagnostics/support services).
• Collaborates on the development of relevant design standards, nomenclature, decision support, quality assurance and testing activities. Recommends prioritization for intake processes.
• Problem-solves and addresses potential barriers to success.
• Participates in the development of future state clinical content (e.g. order sets, care pathways, etc.), workflows and all necessary linkages to recommend appropriate system configuration and future state workflows.
• Provides informatics expertise and leadership to relevant operational leaders, physicians, and stakeholder groups to ensure information technology design and future state workflows provide the best opportunities to support and transform clinical practice, education, administration and research across the continuum of care and across specified programs/network/diagnostics/support services.
• Contributes to the development, implementation and communication of healthcare information system related policies, procedures and workflow changes with health organization stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides regular status updates, project deliverables, and outcomes.
• Leads and coordinates design activities associated with workflow standardization, system design and informatics work stream activities including alignment and integration with the other design teams.
• Liaises with, guides, and provides consultative direction within the area of responsibility to ensure informatics processes for future state design are aligned with FHA organizational requirements. Provides leadership, guidance and support to designated operational leaders, physicians, project consultants/staff as required.
• Provides direction, leadership, guidance and support to designated project staff/consultants as required.
• Drives best practice and informatics outcomes by collaborating with stakeholders across FHA to lead design based on best evidence and professional standards, meets organizational requirements, and evaluates and monitors success to ensure effective implementation of quality and system improvements.
• Leads the ongoing assessment post-implementation to enhance clinical adoption to maximize the benefits, both clinical and business, related to the design and usage of the information system by monitoring system reports and by sharing and escalating these as appropriate.
• Facilitates team members in validating the required data elements for measurement of process and outcomes, and ensures they are incorporated into system design and used to transform clinical practices.
• Leads collaboratively with the programs/network/diagnostics/support services and unit leadership the process to ensure readiness for implementation and supports change management and learning strategies. Applies and provides expertise to the development and operationalization of a framework to manage, govern, and sustain clinical information systems.
• Leads broad groups of stakeholders to identify system and business requirements. Facilitates consensus, consults and shares information in order to achieve a common, comprehensive, enhanced and standardized future-state electronic health record that addresses the needs and strategic directions of the overall program(s)/ service line(s)/ portfolio(s).
• Accountable for working independently and collaboratively with teams to ensure assigned project deliverables are met.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Science, Computer Science, or other relevant discipline, plus seven (7) years' recent related experience including business and systems analysis, and project leadership within a medium to large sized organization, with a minimum two (2) years in a clinical informatics role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience with an electronic clinical information system, such as the MEDITECH, Paris, and/or Intraheath Profile is preferred.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Excellent facilitation skills when working with an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide leadership to a variety of project teams and stakeholder groups in an environment that is constantly changing and has fluctuating priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of health informatics, business processes, technologies, tools and concepts.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to bring about change in a proactive manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology, practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the project management process and the systems development life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to provide progressive and innovative approaches to service delivery and program issues.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical technologies and equipment.
• Demonstrated superior skills in data research gathering and modeling and business, clinical, and systems analysis.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) and applicable software applications.