The Royal Victoria Hospital is currently seeking an Interface / HL7 Programmer. The Royal Victoria Hospital is located in the city of Barrie which is within 45 minutes Toronto and surrounds the shores and beaches of Kempenfelt Bay, on beautiful Lake Simcoe. Barrie is home to many four-season activities and attractions and just a short drive away from some of the countries most sought after destinations including Algonquin Park, fabulous ski hills and the excitement of Toronto.
Please see the posting below for additional information. Please email applications to: mullenr@rvh.on.ca
POSITION: Interface Programmer, Full Time
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
DIVISION: Corporate Services
Position Summary:
The Information Technology department at the Royal Victoria Hospital is currently seeking an Interface / HL7 programmer. The Interface / HL7 programmer is responsible for design, creation and support of new and existing interfaces between the Meditech Client Server application and other health care applications and databases. Other responsibilities include scripting of data into and out of the Meditech HCIS and the evaluation of user needs and creation of custom applications and databases to meet those needs.
POSITION CRITERIA
Education/Experience:
• University degree / college diploma in computer studies or a related field • Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting interfaces • Experience writing, testing and implementing interfaces on Ebiz and/or Biztalk integration engines • Experience with Meditech Client Server or other HCIS • Experience with scripting tools such as Automate Pro and Script Mate / Script Link+ • Experience scripting data into and out of Meditech and other applications and databases • Knowledge of HL7 message structures, data definitions and usage • Experience with Ipeople Direct or Echo ODBC drivers • Experience coding applications in java • Knowledge of database architecture and tuning • Explicit knowledge of testing strategies, test plans and execution • Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems and ability to identify and implement creative solutions, where appropriate • Experience with MS SQL Server, MS Access and Oracle Databases • Experience with migration of integration engine platforms • Project Management experience • Ability and experience demonstrated through positive performance appraisals, work history and excellent attendance records Skills/Personal Traits:
University degree / college diploma in computer studies or a related field • Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting interfaces • Experience writing, testing and implementing interfaces on Ebiz and/or Biztalk integration engines • Experience with Meditech Client Server or other HCIS • Experience with scripting tools such as Automate Pro and Script Mate / Script Link+ • Experience scripting data into and out of Meditech and other applications and databases • Knowledge of HL7 message structures, data definitions and usage • Experience with Ipeople Direct or Echo ODBC drivers • Experience coding applications in java • Knowledge of database architecture and tuning • Explicit knowledge of testing strategies, test plans and execution • Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems and ability to identify and implement creative solutions, where appropriate • Experience with MS SQL Server, MS Access and Oracle Databases • Experience with migration of integration engine platforms • Project Management experience • Ability and experience demonstrated through positive performance appraisals, work history and excellent attendance records Skills/Personal Traits:
• Strong team player and able to work independently • Strong oral and written communications skills • Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work • General knowledge of hospital operations and healthcare administration requirements • Must be able to perform all essential duties of position description • Function within the Health and Safety guidelines providing safe and supportive environment for all patientsPosition Responsibilities:
Strong team player and able to work independently • Strong oral and written communications skills • Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work • General knowledge of hospital operations and healthcare administration requirements • Must be able to perform all essential duties of position description • Function within the Health and Safety guidelines providing safe and supportive environment for all patientsPosition Responsibilities:
• Work in a proactive manner, making recommendations to improve systems • Working closely with RVH project managers, database administrators and IT / IM technical and applications teams • Perform analysis, planning, design, build, test and implement interfaces including batch and real time interfaces via point-to-point or interface engine • Provide ongoing support to existing and new interfaces and the integration engine through system administration and monitoring.• Monitor the performance of the integration engine server to assure stable and consistent production environment.• Script uploads of reports and data to provincial systems and databases • Documentation and Cross Training with other IT staff members • Work with Applications / ADT specialists to test and implement interfaces • Evaluate needs of users and develop custom applications and databases to address needs • Maintain current and complete documentation, including build design, backup and recovery strategy, maintenance strategy and security for Integration EngineCustomer Service Responsibilities:
Model RVH Core Values: Excellence, Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation 1. Acknowledge the person 2. Listen and empathize 3. Clarify the person’s needs 4. Meet or exceed the need 5. Confirm satisfaction 6. Take responsibility for action
If you are interested in joining our Exceptional team, please submit a resume and cover letter quoting job posting #252-07 by email to mullenr@rvh.on.ca
If interviewed, an accompanying portfolio is required which will include documented evidence of course completion.
Only candidates with whom interviews are requested will be contacted.
Thank you,
Ross Mullen
Technical Applications Team Leader
Exceptional PEOPLE. Exceptional CARE
Royal Victoria Hospital
201 Georgian Drive
Barrie, Ontario L4M 6M2
Work in a proactive manner, making recommendations to improve systems • Working closely with RVH project managers, database administrators and IT / IM technical and applications teams • Perform analysis, planning, design, build, test and implement interfaces including batch and real time interfaces via point-to-point or interface engine • Provide ongoing support to existing and new interfaces and the integration engine through system administration and monitoring.• Monitor the performance of the integration engine server to assure stable and consistent production environment.• Script uploads of reports and data to provincial systems and databases • Documentation and Cross Training with other IT staff members • Work with Applications / ADT specialists to test and implement interfaces • Evaluate needs of users and develop custom applications and databases to address needs • Maintain current and complete documentation, including build design, backup and recovery strategy, maintenance strategy and security for Integration EngineCustomer Service Responsibilities:
Model RVH Core Values: Excellence, Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation 1. Acknowledge the person 2. Listen and empathize 3. Clarify the person’s needs 4. Meet or exceed the need 5. Confirm satisfaction 6. Take responsibility for action
If you are interested in joining our Exceptional team, please submit a resume and cover letter quoting job posting #252-07 by email to mullenr@rvh.on.ca
If interviewed, an accompanying portfolio is required which will include documented evidence of course completion.
Only candidates with whom interviews are requested will be contacted.
Thank you,
Ross Mullen
Technical Applications Team Leader
Exceptional PEOPLE. Exceptional CARE
Royal Victoria Hospital
201 Georgian Drive
Barrie, Ontario L4M 6M2