Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) Application Analyst At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), were not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, were driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Beckers Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as Glassdoors annual Employees Choice Awards 2018. Were treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. MSK is seeking a Senior Application Analyst to join our Enterprise Imaging team. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys application support, analysis, and troubleshooting of an enterprise Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) system.This VNA system will become the central repository for medical images that will also be viewable from MSKs Electronic Health Record and other clinical systems.In this role, you will use your expert application knowledge to provide systems management, analysis, configuration, development, testing, implementation, production support and maintenance of an Enterprise Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) system. You will: - Manage and maintain system functionality in a 24X7 environment and serve as a primary contact for Help Desk support
- Monitor the system daily to ensure data integrity, consistency and accuracy
- Diagnose, research and resolve daily VNA Systems reported issues
- Participate in training and share expertise regarding the VNA application with end users, project team, and other interested stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with project team, Information Technology teams, Data Center, vendors, clinicians and other end users in planning, developing, configuring, testing, implementing and supporting new VNA system functionality
- Develop and utilize your application knowledge to evaluate new Enterprise Imaging projects and determine scope, priority, and estimates
- Interpret and evaluate user needs, gather and analyze relevant data and develop these into appropriately detailed system workflows or new application requirements
- Identify, understand and communicate configuration options within core system processes to end users to fulfill business process requirements
- Troubleshoot, analyze and implement effective solutions to system related problems to minimize operational impacts and improve processing
- Prepare test plans, coordinate and conduct detailed comprehensive functional, interface, regression, integration, and post-implementation testing of new system releases to ensure readiness for enterprise deployment
- Use Remedy ticket tracking system for daily monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance of the VNA system
- Participate in system recovery efforts and annual Disaster Recovery testing Be responsible for analysis, evaluation of software features and functions, implementations, configuration, testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing support of the Enterprise Imaging VNA system
- Be required to provide off-hours, weekend and holiday support on a rotating basis
- Troubleshoot & debug interface issues
- Identify integration issues and escalate as needed
- Conduct training sessions & provide demos to users at MSK
- Develop & maintain training playbook for users across MSK for all systems & tools within EIM portfolio
You are: - A strong communicator and possess troubleshooting skills to handle off hours support calls
- Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
- A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Able to work effectively in an environment notable for complex, sometimes contradictory information
- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
- Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals
- Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles
- Adept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situations
- An effective communicator, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interested in and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve problems and address issues through the use of the delivered and custom-developed tools.
- Experienced in clinical systems implementations and support including system configuration, maintenance and software upgrades.
- An individual with strong analytical aptitude and a desire to continually learn and innovate.
- An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding
- Motivated by the idea of improving the lives of patients with cancer and supporting the work for those who provide their care.
You need: - Bachelors Degree; degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred
- 3-5 years of experience supporting an enterprise imaging system (e.g. VNA, PACS)
- Experience working with HL7, DICOM,XCA. XDS, or XDS-I
- Strong understanding & familiarity of HL7 interfaces & Database querying skills
- Provide off-hours support as required
- Experience in a complex, multi-departmental healthcare environment
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort with multitasking on complex projects
- Knowledge & experience in training content management platforms
#LI-POST Benefits Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time | Generous Vacation + 12 holidays to recharge & refuel | Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care | 403b retirement savings plan match | Tuition Reimbursement | Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance | Commuter Spending Account | Fitness Discounts & Wellness Program | Resource Networks | Life Insurance & Disability | Remote Flexibility We believe in communication, transparency, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. Its important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best. Our Hiring Process You read the ad, agree it sounds like a great fit & apply -> Talent Acquisition contacts you to schedule a phone interview (if your profile aligns)-> after speaking with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will connect with the Hiring Manager by phone or video call -> if your experience is a fit, you will move forward to an on-site visit or video call with the team -> post interview feedback -> ideally an offer! -> reference check & onboarding -> orientation & official welcome to MSK #LI-POST MSK has been named a Best Place to Work in IT by Insider Pro & Computerworld, for the 2nd year in a row. We look forward to meeting soon! |
