IT Applications and Projects Analyst

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

5d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Applications and Projects Analyst supports enterprise applications and coordinates technology projects across Summit Pacific Medical Center. The role works with departments, IT staff, and vendors to gather requirements, improve workflows, troubleshoot application issues, develop reports, validate data, and implement system changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or related work experience.
Minimum of 3 years in IT supporting healthcare environments.
Direct experience supporting hospitals or health systems, familiarity with EHR & ERP systems, PACS, clinical workflows, and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
Expertise in virtualization platforms), server and storage architecture, networking (LAN/WAN), cloud services, VOIP Tele-communications, backups, and endpoint management.
Strong analytical skills with a track record of diagnosing complex technical issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects using PMI, Agile, or equivalent methodologies.
Experience with healthcare integrations (HL7, FHIR, APIs, Etc.), interface engines, and third‑party system integrations.
Experience monitoring IT budgets and forecasting project hours.
Clear, concise communicator able to present technical information to clinicians, leaders, and executives in IT laymen’s terms.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, or VCP preferred.
Rural or Critical Access Hospital operations.
Familiarity with cloud migrations, SaaS management, and modern identity platforms (Okta, Azure AD).

Responsibilities

Support assigned applications, troubleshoot issues, coordinate vendor support, and manage approved configurations and access.
Track project schedules, tasks, dependencies, risks, and vendor activities; coordinate testing, implementation, training, and support handoffs. Projects are expected to be completed within agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget.
Translate departmental needs into application requirements and improve processes.
Test releases and configuration changes, document results, coordinate user acceptance, and validate systems after implementation.
Maintain application inventories, support procedures, vendor contacts, and recovery documentation. Also supports data migration and validation projects as well as portions of the day IT infrastructure including networking, desktops, endpoint management, backup, and disaster recovery.
Deliver IT projects on schedule and on budget using SPMC’s project management practices; maintain project portfolio, status reporting, and post‑implementation reviews.
Lead integrations between EHR, ancillary clinical systems, financial systems, and third‑party services; ensure data integrity, interoperability standards, and HL7/FHIR where applicable.
Test DR and business continuity plans; coordinate recovery exercises and work with the other team members on ensuring rapid restoration of critical systems.
Assists the Network and Security Analyst with reducing critical vulnerabilities, maintaining timely patching, and meeting compliance with audit requirements.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical
Prescription
Dental (including Orthodontia)
Vision
Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
Daycare subsidized benefit
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short- and long-term disability
Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
457 retirement account for additional funds
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Smoking Cessation Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
Beautiful on-site gym for employees
Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
Walking trails on site