System Analyst

Required Skills

1. Identifies conflicting views or issues, and strives to identify the best solutions.

1. With immediate supervision, documents issues, completes requests for service, and functions as a liaison between user departments, IS management and software vendors.

1. Under general supervision, collects information from diverse sources and performs various analyses and summarization of the information and data in order to coordinate complex systems or projects.

1. Assists in evaluating anticipated and actual results of changes to information/process flow following implementation. Works with user community and peers to determine available options to meet workflow needs and under immediate supervision work with vendors to define and make any pertinent modifications.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Demonstrates system/application knowledge; Provides system/application support as needed.

1. Assists in monitoring and analysis of the operation of current software and hardware in the resolution of system problems; identifies and recommends areas of possible improvements.

1. Assists in design, development, implementations, and maintenance of modules within applications which support multiple departments in the Health System.

1. Assists in developing maintenance and support procedures for operations.

1. Assists in developing test plans and in the testing of hardware/ software along a pre-defined test plan in order to minimize the number of live errors.

1. Assists with security and access audits on systems supported, automating audits to streamline operations.

1. Assists with requests from users for system changes, determines the nature and scope of project, evaluates vendor software packages, and assists in determining cost effectiveness of project.

1. Assists with determination of system requirements, resource requirements, and the scheduling of activities for accomplishing the project.

1. Promotes and demonstrates effective teamwork attitude utilizing input and ideas from others and readily offering assistance or feedback to others as needed, demonstrating user oriented focus.

1. Assists with tasks and can serve as a facilitator and consultant to assist in analysis of process flow and implementation of change to improve quality of service.

1. Support development and achievement of departmental goals and initiatives in a positive constructive manner at all times. Develop and achieve personal goals annually.

1. Participate in development opportunities including but not limited to quality and employee classes as determine by manager and employee. (MHS, vendor, or scholastic provider; member of professional society). 

1. Subject to call back at all times. Must be available to support the organization and staff as necessary particularly in crisis or downtime situations.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.