JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Director of Information Technology (IT) Clinical Systems position is responsible for the overall management of assigned clinical application portfolio which includes both Epic applications and non Epic solutions for inpatient and ancillary areas. The primary areas of focus for this role are imaging systems including Radiology and Mammography, Radiation Oncology, Cardiology, and Operating Room/ Anesthesia. Works closely with clinical and physician leadership and clinical staff in determining how technology might assist in addressing needs and supporting the organization’s key business objectives. Translates organizational needs into system requirements, design specifications and solution roadmaps. Serves as project owner for major clinical systems initiatives. Serves as a resource in evaluating policy and strategy for information technology.
The Director position responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 20%
SERVICE - 20%
QUALITY/SAFETY - 15%
FINANCE - 25%
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20%
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Attire | Yes/No |
Uniform | No |
Scrubs | No |
Business professional | Yes |
Other (dept approved) | No |
On-Call* | Yes, on a regular basis |
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc.) regardless of selection above.
Travel**
May require travel within | Yes |
Houston Metropolitan area |
May require travel outside | Yes |
of Houston Metropolitan area |
**Travel specifications may vary by department.
Please note any other special considerations to this job: _________________________
Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.
In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.
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