Specialist, Information Technology Solutions

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,770 - 130,481; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Specialist in Information Technology Solutions to support strategic clinical objectives through technology solutions. This role requires a degree in computer science and 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in managing large technology projects within a clinical organization. Significant skills in PACS and understanding interoperability standards like DICOM and HL7 are essential. Salary range is $90,770 to $130,481 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in a large clinical organization.
• Significant experience in managing large technology projects.
• Strong understanding of diagnostic imaging workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and clinical objectives by implementing new technology solutions.
• Provide vision and leadership to IM/IT teams.
• Research technology trends to solve business challenges.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge transfer

Technology deployment

Education

Degree in computer science

Tools

PACS

DICOM

HL7

Job description

Specialist, Information Technology Solutions - (227786)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time: 8am-4pm

Regular FT

Salary per annum: $90,770 (min) to $130,481 (max) based on 1 FTE

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to one of the following Director, Technology Management; Director, Device Services; Manager, Enterprise Technical Services; Manager, Data Centre and Microsoft Platforms; Manager, Network Architecture; Manager, Network Operations; or Manager, Medical Imaging, the Specialist supports VIHA's strategic and clinical objectives by developing and championing the implementation and adoption of new and improved technology solutions that align with IM/IT and provincial standards, as well as VIHA's clinical and business requirements.

The Specialist provides expert vision, direction and leadership to advise executive and senior IM/IT staff; guides project teams, staff, contractors and vendors to ensure technical solutions deliver desired business outcomes. Researches and analyzes industry, market and technology trends and standards to determine the suitability of approaches in solving VIHA business challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a degree in computer science and ten (10) years' relevant experience including experience in technology deployment and management in a large clinical organization.

Skills And Abilities

• Considerable experience managing large, diverse technology projects including planning, executing and evaluation.
• Ability to keep skill set up to date with new technologies as they are introduced to the workplace.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and organize workload and priorities.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to other department staff.
• Ability to provide clear and concise briefing materials for executive as well as system documentation and procedures for other staff.

This role operates within a medical imaging environment. As such, significant experience with PACS, medical imaging applications, and system integrations is expected. Candidates should bring a strong understanding of diagnostic imaging workflows and relevant interoperability standards such as DICOM and HL7.

Salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.