Clinical Informatics Specialist, Radiation Therapist

The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS), Radiation Therapist reports to the Manager and provides consultation, facilitation and instruction on the design, optimization and integration of clinical workflow applications related to variety of clinical information systems. The role is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team and has a shared responsibility and accountability to automate and enhance clinical practices, patient/client information and clinical documentation access via the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

The CIS is the liaison between Professional Practice, Digital Health/Information Management, clinical operations leaders, users (staff and clinicians) and other groups and utilizes their radiation therapy expertise and information systems/computer science experience to enhance the effectiveness, validity and sustainability of clinical initiatives that support the transition to a fully integrated EHR.

What you'll do

Perform role and specialty specific clinical workflow assessments and translates requirements to digital health/information technology leads. Liaise with multiple clinical groups, project teams, and members of the organization and peer health authorities to assess technology gaps and clinical needs for providers and clinical users of the electronic health record system. Provide subject matter expertise in system design and evaluation of clinical content, troubleshooting and end-user support.
Execute the system design life cycle in the areas of design, content development, validation, implementation, stabilization and evaluation of electronic health information systems and their associated data dictionaries, databases, tables, reports and related standards, protocols and procedures to support clinical uptake of electronic health and information records. Participates in custom report development and data analysis for decision-making.
Liaise with the Digital Health department, organizational programs/departments and partner affiliates as the role and informatics specialty specific expert and resource on system wide practice and workflow change initiatives, practice innovation and redesign, documentation/nomenclature standards and the electronic health record.
Champion a collaborative team-based framework that incorporates resources from other departments, programs, and vendor partners as it relates to clinical systems implementations. Lead and participate in steering committees and taskforces for PHSA clinical informatics and information technology initiatives.
Influence and participate in the development and revision of organization and/or departmental clinical policies and procedures as they relate to the electronic health record and clinical practice process redesign. Leads the identification and assists in the development of new and changing role and specialty specific functions and processes in the department/organization as they relate to the use of clinical information systems.
Provides leadership and/or coaching to Radiation Therapists and other clinical staff based on knowledge and informatics experience on incorporating clinical informatics advances and electronic health records developments into practice.
Engage in the planning, coordination, scheduling, implementation and evaluation of upcoming releases including impact analysis, development of release notes and liaising with other subject matter experts to support development and delivery of education for end users to enhance adoption, including use of clinical decision support tools within the clinical workflows to support timely decision-making.
Plan and lead adoption training sessions such as, workflow review sessions and one-on-one support sessions related to appropriate, safe and efficient use of clinical information systems/applications including applicable policies and related legislation regarding access to electronic health records.
Identify innovative approaches and standards for information capture, storage and retrieval that ensure the management of and secure access to personal electronic health information in collaboration with security management and application analysts. Participates in data remediation/data integrity activities and audit processes to ensure quality data collection and system efficiency.
Document and communicate clinical informatics standards to information technology leadership, staff, providers, project directors, project managers and the appropriate user community representatives such as staff from other portfolios within PHSA, colleagues from peer health authorities and vendors. Maintains familiarity with health care industry developments in clinical informatics, participates in advising on implementation of related standards, tools, and processes within PHSA.

What you bring

Qualifications:
Graduation from a recognized Radiation Therapy degree program or equivalent.
Three (3) years' experience in a health care environment, including extensive experience with related computer technology, clinical informatics, clinical workflow and clinical change management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified.
May require the use of a vehicle for which mileage is reimbursed in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
May be required to travel, work different shift hours and weekends/STATs in accordance with the current Collective Agreement May be required to travel, work different shift hours and weekends/STATs in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (201+), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (201+), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments

You have:
Clinical competency, practice standards of care, and knowledge and supports the integration of evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality care/services.
Demonstrate experience in policy and procedure development and/or clinical documentation standards, business process analysis and reengineering techniques.
Demonstrate knowledge regarding new trends in clinical practice and information systems.
Knowledge of project management practices, methodologies and principles.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge and practice in effective problem-solving techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical, operational and vendor staff.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (201+), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (201+), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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