Manager, Medical Device Integration

General Description:

The Admin Manager Medical Device Integration (MDI) is a highly skilled healthcare IT professional who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the seamless integration of all Medical Device Interfaces (MDIs) with the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. A pivotal member of the IT department, the Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care, ensuring data accuracy and optimizing operational efficiency through effective integration solutions.

Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Lead the end-to-end process of integrating various medical devices, instruments and equipment with the Epic EHR system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, IT staff, biomedical engineers and vendors to gather integration requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Plan, coordinate and execute the installation, configuration and testing of MDIs to ensure accurate data transmission and capture within the Epic EHR.
• Develop and implement integration strategies, protocols and best practices to maintain data integrity, security and compliance with healthcare standards (e.g. HL7, DICOM, etc).
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to MDI-EHR integration, working closely with the IT team and vendors as needed.
• Monitor the performance of integrated systems and conduct regular assessments to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Collaborate with EHR users to understand their workflow needs and provide training on MDI usage and troubleshooting procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements in medical technology and updates to the EHR platforms to ensure the integration strategy remains effective and up to date.
• Maintain documentation of integration processes, configurations and troubleshooting procedures for reference and training purposes.
• Manage vendor relationships, participate in contract negotiations, regarding integration-related matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering or related field required.

Experience: Minimum 4 years experience in medical device integration, EHR implementation or healthcare IT with a strong understanding of healthcare workflows and clinical environments required.3 to 5 years progressive leadership experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

ITIL and/or PMP certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in integration protocols and standards such as HL7, DICOM, FHIR and experience working with EHR systems, particularly Epic.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple integration projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and foster effective collaboration.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations (e.g., HIPAA), data privacy and security standards.
• In-depth knowledge of perioperative processes, surgical workflows and the role of OpTime/Anesthesia modules in enhancing surgical care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset to drive innovation and process improvement.
• Ability to provide leadership, vision and promote a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and inter-personal communications, presentation skills and customer relation skills.
• Experience with documentation, workflow design, and build configuration of area of specialty.
• Ability to work and execute independently as well as across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to work with all levels of an academic medical system.