Integration Specialist Developer

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.   

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for an Integration Specialist Developer. This position is responsible for supporting the IT Development division of the hospital and providing technical support for understanding of translating data from one system to another, interfacing techniques system workflow, working knowledge of data feeds and integration engine technologies.  The Senior Integration specialist will be providing expertise while implementing multiple use cases to integrate health care systems.  Implement and develop HL7/JSON/XML interfaces based on third party specifications.  Investigate document and escalate reported integration problems and concerns with the support team, onboarding customer and /or EHR/EMR Vendor.  Elaborate and execute a project plan for new integration projects including test plans.  Evaluate and select appropriate software and suggest integration methods.  Prepare, test and document connection changes (ex Web Services, SFTP, TCP/IP etc) for new integrations between other vendors and organization.  Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business objectives.

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Application

Location: Wilson site

Hours of work: 37.5 hours

Employee Group: Non Union

Job Responsibilities:

Activities

• Document support procedures and system knowledge supporting and /or implementing moderately complex integration projects
• Developing, implementing complex data using Health Level 8 (HL7) and Extensive Markup language (XML) messaging standards and structures
• Developing, implementing and understanding API protocols and programming (primarily XML, JSON, SWL, Java/Jee, .NET Programming, and frameworks
• Analyzing, developing and troubleshooting with HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)
• Design/Develop demonstrate knowledge in UNIX/LINUX and/or Windows, technical infrastructure in healthcare setting
• Develop, design, test, implement using Biztalk Engine, Tcl/TK, XML, X12, TCP/IP, SSL, FTP, Web Services, Java script, Perl, Cache Object Script
• Analyze data and problem solve
• Communicate solutions and document content
• Design and execute queries upon request for data
• Manage security issues, permission, updates and maintenance of Biztalk
• Provide mentorship by supporting other team members in the development, implementation/testing in Biztalk and or SQL queries
• Collaborate within the team and act as a technical advisor to the members
• Assist with team with debugging issues with performance, data, product, reports, et
• Rollout standard software autonomously
• Ability to coordinate activities involving multiple players, including vendors, subject matter experts, interface engine developers, and end users, to design, configure, and test interfaces

Requirements:

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent amount of education and work experience

Certificate in Project management an asset

Minimum of 3 years experience in hospital information with an understanding of translating data from one system to another, interfacing techniques system workflow, working knowledge of data feeds and integration engine technologies.

3+ years knowledge of SQL queries, SQL server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Experience working in a hospital setting preferred 

3+ years knowledge of Oracle, Cystal Reporting or SQL Server Databases

Strong experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Experience with Meditech Data Repository an asset 

Hands-on knowledge of Health Level 8 (HL7) an asset 

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.