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South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety, including a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

The IT Application Analyst plays a critical role in supporting and maintaining the information systems that are essential to the operations of the South County Health. This position is specifically responsible for supporting of the applications used by the Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology departments. These systems include but are not limited to the Radiology Information System (RIS), PACS application, Dictation system and Radiation Oncology EMR. Ensuring the optimal performance, security, and integration of these systems within the healthcare facility’s IT infrastructure is a key responsibility of this role. The IT Application Analyst will work in partnership with providers, leaders and staff to address routine and complex technical challenges and deliver optimizations that enhance overall functionality and improve efficiency.

Beyond system support and maintenance of the applications noted above, this role will also manage and configuring HL7 interfaces, ensuring seamless data exchange between systems. The IT Application Analyst will be responsible for troubleshooting interface issues, working with vendors, and collaborating with clinical staff to maintain accurate and reliable data synchronization. Diagnosing, resolving, and preventing system disruptions is essential, as these systems directly impact patient care.

Success in this role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and strong collaboration with IT and clinical teams.