Application Analyst II - Radiology
UHS
Summary
The Application Analyst II – Radiology supports the implementation of UHS Radiology Information Systems and Radiology Related applications in a Multi-Entity, 26 plus Acute Care Hospital Environment. Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center. Designs new or determines modifications to existing applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives. Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Coordinates work assignments given in order to meet deadlines and ensure continued progress toward assignment completion. Shares experience and expertise with other members of team and is viewed as employee with significant technical expertise.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Regularly meets with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
- Supports the implementations of applications and prepares the appropriate documentation.
- Performs system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle.
- Performs Q/A on application functionality.
- Researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets.
- Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
- Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
- Assists with the training of users in operating procedures for application.
- Coordinates project team member activities to achieve common objectives.
- Working in conjunction with a project manager, monitors project plans.
- Tracks project status, issues and progress.
- Researches and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades.
- Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
- Provides on-call support as scheduled.
- Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.
- Maintains Service Excellence principles.
- Prepares and submits status reports to supervisor as required.
- Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
Requirements
- Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
- Three or more years of Cardiology and Radiology Information Systems experience preferred
- Knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices
- Working knowledge of Cardiology and Radiology related system application (i.e. Cerner RIS, GE MUSE, and Cardiology/Radiology PACS systems) implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices
- Comprehensive working knowledge of computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures, including: consulting with users to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, coding, debugging, or modification of computer systems or programs based on and related to user design specifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of IS standards and quality methods and metrics
- Working knowledge of project management methods
- General familiarity of user business practices, concepts and terminology sufficient to support the applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Travel Requirements: 5 – 25% domestic US travel (depending on projects)
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.