Terminology Standards Analyst II

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Terminology Standards Analyst II is responsible for the clinical integrity and standardization of the hospitals clinical data. The Analyst uses their clinical and technical knowledge to map facility system codes to the electronic Child Health Network (eCHN) enterprise terms. The analyst works closely with hospital personnel to resolve standardization issues and to ensure quality and integrity of the data is accessible through the eCHN clinical viewer.

Here's What You'll Do

• Maintain the mapping and standardization of the clinical enterprise database.
• Maintain and enhance the enterprise terminology mapping standards to ensure alignment with international terminology standards such as LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) and SNOMED (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms).
• Develop and document processes and procedures required for the effective use and management of the clinical database and repository.
• Perform daily mappings of dictionary extracts from the provincial electronic Health Record (eHR) systems which include Radiology Information System (RIS), Laboratory Information System (LIS), and Medical Record (MR) reports.
• Evaluates clinical codes in HL7 message data flow to ensure that data is posted accurately in the eCHN clinical viewer and support standardized data interoperability.
• Works with stakeholders in resolving clinical errors.
• Participates in site system upgrades: a comprehensive process requiring dictionary extracts analysis of one or all three domains (LAB, Diagnostic Imaging and MR), data feed integrity analysis, terminology mapping to LOINC and SNOMED, works with the site for issue tracking and resolution, data verification, HL7 analysis and post live data monitoring.
• Effectively collaborate and participate in a team environment with the data and other teams.
• Performs quality assurance by reviewing and analyzing output reports on terminology dictionary builds to ensure accuracy and integrity of clinical data.
• Maintains privacy in compliance with PHIPA.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, medical radiation sciences or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of LOINC, UCUM, SNOMED CT, and HL7 code systems.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in hospital/medical laboratory environment.
• 2+ years of experience in medical data processing.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Radiation Information Systems (RIS) as well as clinical data reporting in a live patient environment.
• Working knowledge of LAB and/or DI data, tests, procedures, and policies.
• Understanding of medical / hospital business process cycle.
• Ability to adapt to change efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• User knowledge of the Unix operating system is preferable.

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for full employee benefits coverage; including but not limited to, health, dental, insurance. The benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type: Full-time 1.0FTE (MOH funding-based position).

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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