Manager Of Software Development For Perioperative Informatics
Nashville, Tennessee, Us
• Managed a team of eight software engineers and all aspects of design, development, implementation, and maintenance of a custom built client/server based perioperative information system, as well as overseeing day to day operations of our system to ensure effective and efficient patient care in the perioperative arena.• Led the development and implementation of a Perioperative Information Management System (VPIMS), which was later commercialized.• Used Application Lifecycle Management techniques including agile development, holding daily scrum meetings, etc.• Maintained close, working relationships with anesthesiologists and nurses who helped to define the needs of the software for development.• Strong understanding of perioperative systems and how they are utilized in the clinical setting. • Consistently implemented Quality Assurance standards through encouragement of good programming practice and testing of software modifications. Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes.• Coordinated with other hospital divisions to interface with other systems for proper flow of clinical data. (Converted over to Mirth interface engine for more robust and efficient interface solution.)• Conducted annual performance reviews and coached team members in their work, personal interactions, and professional development. • Led by example of excellence while applying in-depth knowledge of systems. Stayed current with evolving technologies to ensure we were providing appropriate solutions for Vanderbilt, and ensuring that benefits outweighed costs.• VPIMS was awarded a Microsoft HUG Healthcare Innovation Award for Best Use of Inpatient Clinical Records
