Integration Specialist - ICT Systems and Clinical Integration

UPMC Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid maternity/paternity leave

Competitive Pension Plan

Death in Service x3

Critical Illness cover

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

UPMC Ireland is seeking an Integration Specialist – ICT Systems and Clinical Integration to lead a complex EHR integration programme. You will coordinate between clinical teams, ICT stakeholders, and vendors to ensure interoperable interfaces across devices and core systems.

The role covers analysis, design, development support, testing, and deployment activities within a regulated healthcare environment. It offers exposure to enterprise ICT platforms and transformative patient care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Eng, IT, CS or Health Informatics.
• 2+ years in systems analysis or integration roles.
• Healthcare system integration experience preferred (Meditech desirable).
• Knowledge of HL7, DICOM, XML, FHIR, JSON data formats and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clinical engineering, radiology, and other stakeholders to capture integration requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specs.
• Facilitate workshops to define data flows and device connectivity.
• Document current and future state integration architectures and data flows.
• Support interface spec documentation and validation with vendors.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering knowledge

Clinical Engineering awareness

Systems integration

HL7/FHIR/DICOM knowledge

Vendor management

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Integration engines (HL7/Mirth)

APIs and data mappings

Job description

Integration Specialist – ICT Systems and Clinical Integration

Location: Swift Square One

Job type: Specified Purpose

Overview of role

The Integration Specialist – ICT Systems and Clinical Integration will play a critical role in delivering a complex integration programme spanning biomedical devices, imaging modalities, and enterprise ICT systems as part of a large-scale EHR implementation programme. This role combines business and systems analysis, integration design, and hands‑on technical support, with responsibility for ensuring seamless interoperability between clinical devices, diagnostic systems, and core ICT platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical teams, ICT stakeholders, and third‑party vendors to deliver robust, standards‑based integrations. The role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering transformative EHR capabilities that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with clinical engineering, clinical, radiology, cardiology, operational, and technical stakeholders to capture integration and data exchange requirements
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications
• Facilitate workshops to define workflows, data flows, device connectivity requirements and integration points
• Document current‑state and future‑state integration architectures and data flows

Integration Design & Documentation

• Support documentation of interface specifications, including:
• Message structures (HL7, FHIR, APIs, DICOM, flat files)
• Field mappings and transformation logic
• Error handling and reconciliation processes
• Support solution design aligned with enterprise architecture standards across
• Imaging modalities (e.g. CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X‑ray)
• Medical devices and monitoring systems
• Core ICT systems (EHR, PAS, LIS, RIS, PACS, finance, and other enterprise platforms)
• Collaborate with vendors and system owners to agree integration approaches

Integration Development & Configuration

• Contribute to integration development activities, including:
• Configuration of integration engines (e.g. HL7, API gateways)
• Basic scripting or transformation logic (e.g. data mappings, message routing)
• DICOM configuration and modality connectivity setup
• Work with external development partners to:
• Clarify requirements and design
• Review delivered interfaces
• Support troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Participate in code/configuration reviews where appropriate

Testing & Validation

• Support the development of integration test strategies and plans
• Support testing activities:
• Unit testing
• System integration testing (SIT)
• User acceptance testing (UAT) support
• Validate data integrity, accuracy, and completeness across systems
• Log, track, and resolve defects in collaboration with vendors and internal teams

Implementation & Deployment Support

• Support deployment planning and release activities
• Coordinate cutover activities related to integrations
• Provide go‑live support and post‑implementation stabilisation
• Ensure appropriate documentation and handover to support teams

Governance & Standards

• Ensure integrations adhere to:
• ICT governance frameworks
• Data security and privacy standards (e.g. GDPR)
• Interoperability standards (DICOM, HL7, FHIR, REST APIs)
• Maintain documentation in line with programme standards
• Support audit, compliance and quality assurance activities

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics or related discipline
• 2 years plus experience in systems analysis or integration roles
• Experience in healthcare system integration projects (Meditech experience desirable)
• Knowledge and strong understanding of:
• Integration patterns (point‑to‑point, hub‑and‑spoke, API‑led)
• Data exchange formats (HL7, DICOM, XML, FHIR, JSON)
• Experience working with integration engines and/or middleware platforms
• Demonstrated ability to engage and manage multiple vendors and third‑party providers
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and validating integration designs
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical integration specifications

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio), with the ability to produce high‑quality documentation, reports, and presentations
• Experience in the integration of medical imaging modalities in line with DICOM standards
• Exposure to tools such as:
• Integration engines (e.g. Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth)
• API platforms
• Basic scripting or development capability (e.g. JavaScript, SQL, Python)

Equal Opportunity Statement

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.