Location:

Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave)

Department:

IS Administration

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Director, Biotech Applications provides strategic direction for the organization and team providing clinical applications across Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS). This is achieved by developing and sustaining systems and software designed for both direct and indirect patient care. These applications include but are not limited to the picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), imaging and diagnostics technologies, and IT enabled clinical applications. Leads and influences change management efforts within project-specific goals while developing strategies to support the achievement of established department objectives. Partners with Clinical and Business Units to ensure that application development and deployment is performed in an efficient, cost effective and technically sound manner while meeting the needs and goals of the organization. Develop strategic plans including cost models, deployment strategies, and staffing models, all scalable to meet the needs of the organization and external initiatives from a clinical perspective. Leverages expertise in other IT Departments, as needed, such as Information/Cyber Security, EMR Clinical Systems, IT Infrastructure and Networking, Enterprise Architecture, and Digital Experience Support services. Assisting with analytics and reporting needs with the broader Analytics group (IT, Decision Support, and Operational stakeholders in the reporting/data management process).

• Master of Science, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration required.
• Will consider Doctorate candidates that did not receive MS if they participated in a BS to Doctorate program.
• 5 years management experience required.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Information Technology or equivalent related experience in a medical equipment technology environment is required.
• Application Management, Project Management, Vendor and Contract Management required.
• Clear understanding of ITIL Operations Methods required.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma preferred.