What are the responsibilities and job description for the IHT Systems Engineer position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
Overview
Job Overview:
As an HL7 Interface Engineer at St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, ID, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting HL7 interfaces that facilitate the exchange of healthcare information between systems. You will work closely with healthcare providers, IT teams, and software vendors to ensure data interoperability and compliance with HL7 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interface Development: Design, implement, and configure HL7 interfaces to support data exchange between various healthcare systems, such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and Health Information Exchanges (HIE).
- Standards Compliance: Ensure that all interfaces adhere to HL7 standards (e.g., HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3) and industry best practices.
- System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HL7 interfaces with existing systems, ensuring accurate data flow and interoperability.
- Testing and Validation: Develop and execute test plans to validate interface functionality, data accuracy, and performance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for interface designs, configurations, and workflows. Update documentation as changes are made or new systems are integrated.
- Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support for HL7 interfaces, including monitoring for performance issues, troubleshooting problems, and implementing updates as needed.
- Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with stakeholders, including healthcare providers and IT professionals, to gather requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns related to interface functionality.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest HL7 standards, technologies, and industry trends to recommend improvements and enhance system capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical Skills:
- Certified or becomes exam certified on Epic Bridges.
- Strong knowledge of HL7 standards (e.g., HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3) and their application in healthcare systems.
- Experience with interface engines and integration tools (e.g., Mirth Connect, Cloverleaf, Rhapsody).
- Familiarity with healthcare data formats and protocols (e.g., XML, JSON).
- Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues and optimize interface performance.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Education/Experience:
- Experience with additional healthcare interoperability standards and frameworks (e.g., DICOM, IHE).
- Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
- Education: Bachelors degree or experience in lieu of degree
- Experience: 4 years relevant experience
- Licenses/Certifications: None
What’s in it for you
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.