Director Enterprise ITS Imaging Applications

Job Description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for the development and execution of the strategic business plan for areas of accountability. Oversees needs analysis processes. Responsible for conducting staffing and business risk assessment for areas of accountability. Ensures that client groups' needs are met through the effective use of technology. Works with senior leadership to define the vision of the ITS department. Advises the senior level operational team on information requirements and uses of data in decision making. Leads process design, understands, adheres to, administers and enforces policies, procedures, guidelines and technical specifications.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Prior experience with Enterprise Imaging Applications required.  The ITS Director - Enterprise Imaging Applications, in conjunction with operational counterparts in Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System, will be responsible for setting the overall direction of Enterprise Imaging across the organization.  Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

  • Strong technical skills related to enterprise imaging architecture and the various standards that govern cross system communications
  • The ability to develop and implement system-wide implementation plans across a broad set of clinical imaging environments
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and operational teams related to the implementation and expansion of new clinical imaging applications
  • Established ability to lead a large cross functional team consisting of 4 managers and 40+ staff with a broad range of technical and operational skill sets. This team supports imaging applications across various clinical service lines and the Director will be responsible for ensuring the team provides exceptional support and technical guidance across each of these clinical service areas
  • Prior experience managing and maintaining vendor relationships including negotiation of contracts for new and existing technology solutions
• 1. Leadership Skills
• 1.1 Creates, fosters and maintains a team oriented and cooperative environment focused on customer service.
• 2. Technical /Analytical
• 2.1 Maintains an excellent understanding of client organization's direction, structure, and requirements.
• 3. Communication Skills
• 3.1 Communicates effectively with team members, end-users, vendors, managers and executives both orally and in writing.
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Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in computer science or related disciplines; training/experience in systems analysis, project management, and user relations.

EXPERIENCE

7-10 years of progressive, relevant experience in IT required with a minimum of 2-3 years in an IT management position

SPECIAL SKILLS

Previous participation on multidisciplinary, high-performance work teams/groups. Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and implement new technology and processes. Experience developing staffing roadmaps. Competency in project management and effective management of resources in the execution of multiple projects. Proven initiative, good judgment, and demonstrated ability to achieve results. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communications skills. Demonstrated excellence in customer service and relationship building.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be willing to travel and operate out of the various YNHHS campuses.