HIS Integration Developer

HIS Integration Developer Location Toronto, ON : Contract Department: Shared information MGMT Services-Digital

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: UHN Digital Reports to: Senior Manager, Integration & Technical Services Work Model: Hybrid Grade: H0:08 Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: $43.37 to $54.21 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy) Status: Temporary Full-Time, 12 Months Closing Date: July 2, 2024 Position Summary The HIS Integration Specialist reports into the Senior Integration Manager. The HIS Integration Specialist designs, develops, tests, and maintains HL7 interfaces within the Epic ecosystem.

Duties

• HIS Integration Specialists will work closely with the Senior Integration Manager, Project Management, Application teams, and Technical teams to ensure that integration engineering solutions meet the needs of the UHN end users.

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of HL7 standards (e.g., HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3, FHIR), message types, segments, and protocols with minimum 5 years of experience within Hospital environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Completion of assigned vendor training and certification achievement in vendor application is required.
• InterSystems Iris/Health Connect Integration Engine experience/certification preferred but not required.
• Epic Bridges experience/certification preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and the ability to architect innovative solutions to complex interface challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.
• Strong analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand organizational requirements.
• Ability to quickly identify technical risks or issues and escalate to management in order to mitigate impacts to project timeline or budget.
• Able to learn in a self-directed, fast paced, rapidly-changing environment.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.