Job Description

Overview

The Greater Hudson Valley Health System (now known as Garnet Health) is a New York State, not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles north of New York City. Garnet Health is comprised of Catskill Regional Medical Center, Orange Regional Medical Center, Catskill Regional and Orange Medical Groups and Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation. Garnet Health is dedicated to developing specialty services, medical programs and needed healthcare services that allow residents to remain close to home to receive quality care.

Providing healthcare to nearly 450,000 residents in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, Garnet Health was designed to improve the quality, stability and efficiency of healthcare services in the mid-Hudson and Catskill region. Services provided by more than 3,300 employed professionals and over 850 medical staff members, makes Garnet Health one of the largest healthcare providers in the tri-county area. The System’s three hospital campuses (Catskill Regional Medical Center - Harris, Catskill Regional Medical Center - Callicoon and Orange Regional Medical Center) plus several outpatient facilities, offer a broad spectrum of care including:

606 licensed inpatient beds
Emergency medicine
Surgical services
Ambulatory surgery services
Skilled nursing units
Cardiology services including emergency and elective angioplasty
Oncology services from diagnosis to treatment
Orthopedic services including joint replacements
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Birthing centers
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Outpatient diagnostic imaging
Geriatric assessment
Primary and family care practices
Adult day care
Mental health and chemical dependency programs
Diabetes program
Wound care
Outpatient infusion services
Rehabilitation services including: physical, occupational and speech therapy
Hospitalist services
Rape intervention and support services
Community screenings and support groups

Responsibilities

The Epidemiology Informatics Analyst works with internal stakeholders to conceptualize process improvement questions, complete complex analysis, and interpret and disseminate results to key audiences in accordance with the enterprise data governance process.

The Epidemiology Informatics Analyst plans, implements, and reports informatics, data, and related projects. Responsibilities include analyzing and synthesizing information, and creating reports, presentations, and other materials. The Epidemiology Informatics Analyst also develops and uses tools and technologies such dashboards, Epic Cogito, SAP, Microsoft reports, NHSN, and TheraDoc.

The Epidemiology Informatics Analyst will provide user direction, analyze data, and develop Business Intelligence content for Garnet Health Infection Prevention Department and this will compromise approximately 50% of the position. This includes reporting to external sources; template design; report dissemination; and presentation of reports to hospital committees and leadership to support patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:  

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field.

Minimum Experience:

Experience analyzing data and creating reports
Ability to work with a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability of solve problems
Excellent technical aptitude
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Flexible and effective in a team environment

Required Certification/Registration:                                                            

Working Conditions:

Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.  No routine exposure to hazards.
Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.