Job Title: Data Quality Analyst - Chapel Hill, NC

Posted by: ARAMARK on Jul 29, 2009

Description:

ARAMARK Healthcare is seeking a Data Quality Analyst for a large teaching hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a complex and fast-paced operation of 800 licensed beds. Two new hospitals will be opening in the next 5 years with over 1,000 licensed beds. This is one of the best Top 50 Hospitals in America.

Under minimal supervision/direction, this person will work with Technology Managers, Supervisors and Technicians to resolve data quality challenges and drive continuous and measurable data quality and management improvements. The ideal candidate would be a Biomedical Technician or Clinical Engineer with demonstrated desire and ability to work with data and computerized maintenance management systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop a thorough understanding of data flow and application across multiple systems.

· Perform continuous data quality monitoring using advanced SQL queries and provide actionable reports identifying root causes for errors, trends, and systematic problems.

· Work with all levels of Technical Staff to design, document, and implement processes that will facilitate and improve data acquisition and validation from multiple sources.

· Using database knowledge and quality assurance experience proactively identify areas for data quality improvement and develop appropriate error detection and correction tools.

· Develop detailed timelines for improvement efforts based on accepted metrics and communicate progress/status timely and effectively

· Add operational and business value by designing new applications of existing data.

· Work with decision makers (Directors, VPs, Managers, and Clients) to adopt and support proposed changes/improvements until they are successfully implemented.

· Write and present technical reports that take into consideration the specific perspective and expertise of the intended audience.

· Work effectively with ARAMARK's and client's IT departments to troubleshoot and support multiple networking hardware and software infrastructures.

· Support departmental efforts to deploy and maintain wired and wireless medical equipment networks.

· Perform other related duties incidental to the position as needed.


EDUCATION:

BS Degree in Biomedical/Clinical Engineering preferred

Position requires analytical, organizational and communication skills 

Additional IT specific training desirable.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 4 years working with medical equipment data and demonstrated familiarity with a broad spectrum of healthcare technologies and equipment. To be considered for this position the candidate must be able to satisfactorily answer the following questions based on previous work experience:


  • What database problems did you encounter in your previous job and what specifically did you do to improve the quality of the data?
  • Provide examples of custom queries and analysis developed by the candidate to find the problems and what new processes/controls were implemented to ensure better data quality moving forward.
  • Demonstrate technical skills by finding inaccuracies/inconsistencies in a test database and recommending approaches to correct them
SKILLS:


  • Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with a wide variety of constituents. Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, solve problems creatively, and be willing to learn new skills or new applications of existing ones.
  • Proficiency with computers, office applications, relational databases, SQL queries, data mining, computerized management and accounting systems.
  • Good understanding of the medical equipment industry.
  • Good understanding of basic financial and statistical reports.
  • Ability to maintain extreme attention to detail and organization in all aspects of work.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with complex priorities while meeting required deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills. Ability to summarize large amounts of data into clear assessments and recommendations.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of achieving goals independently in a fast-paced medical technology environment.
 
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About ARAMARK

ARAMARK Corporation is a world leader in providing award-winning food and facilities management services to healthcare institutions, schools, universities, stadiums, arenas, and international and domestic corporations. We are presently looking for experienced Housekeeping Managers, Plant Operations/Maintenance Managers, Healthcare Logistics Managers, Food Service Directors and Chefs, and Healthcare Materials Managers to manage in our Healthcare facilities throughout the nation.
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