Cardiology IT Lead - Epic Cupid & Third‐Party Cardiology Systems

Job Title Cardiology IT Lead – Epic Cupid & Third‑Party Cardiology Systems (Contract) Hourly/Salary Compensation Range $70 – $80 per hour (negotiable based on experience) Contract Length Approximately 9–10 months (1,600–1,700 hours), with potential extension through post–go‑live stabilization Location San Francisco, CA – Primarily remote with periodic onsite travel (about 1x/month or aligned to Epic onsite visits, typically 3 days onsite) Hours Full‑time, 40 hours per week, standard business hours (with occasional flexibility around key project milestones) Start Date Target: Early July (flexible based on candidate availability and project timing) Client Overview Client is a leading academic medical center and health system recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. The organization is undertaking a large‑scale initiative to implement Epic Cupid and standardize cardiology workflows and systems across the enterprise. This role sits within the Cardiology IT team and will directly support a major cardiovascular transformation program. Job Description The Cardiology IT Lead will play a key role in Client Epic Cupid implementation and the enterprise cardiology standardization initiative. This position combines Epic Cupid expertise , third‑party cardiology system integration , and analyst mentorship . Key responsibilities include: Lead and support the design of integrated cardiovascular workflows across Epic Cupid and multiple third‑party cardiology systems. Help standardize cardiology workflows, operational dependencies, and long‑term support models across the enterprise. Collaborate with the Cupid and cardio IT team to ensure the Epic build supports robust, sustainable integrations. Troubleshoot and resolve HL7/interface issues , including interface error workqueues and message analysis. Mentor and coach a team of ~4 analysts (Cupid + third‑party systems) on design, best practices, and decision‑making. Partner closely with clinical and operational leaders to translate business/clinical needs into clear technical requirements. Support governance and project workgroups focused on future‑state workflows and integrations. Act as a key liaison with vendors , challenging constraints where appropriate, and driving toward solutions that align with the client’s clinical and operational needs. This role is hands‑on and highly collaborative; it does not include direct people management responsibilities but carries significant influence through mentorship and leadership. Skill Set Requirements Epic Cupid certification (current or recent). Multiple full lifecycle Epic Cupid implementations in a cardiology context (design, build, testing, go‑live support). Strong experience working with third‑party cardiology systems integrated with Epic. Hands‑on experience with: HL7 messaging concepts (orders, results, statuses, identifiers). Interface error workqueues and message‑level troubleshooting. Understanding how Epic Cupid’s build/configuration impacts downstream systems. Proven ability to: Mentor and guide other analysts (both Cupid and third‑party application analysts). Translate clinical/operational requirements into technical specifications. Communicate effectively with clinicians, operational leaders, technical teams, and vendors. Demonstrated leadership in cross‑functional project settings (IT, operations, vendors, clinical stakeholders). Nice to Haves Experience integrating or supporting several of the following: Syngo Dynamics (or similar echo reporting solutions) GE CCW for EP reporting GE hemodynamics systems (e.g., ComboLabs, Mac‑Lab) MUSE or similar ECG systems Experience configuring third‑party cardiology systems specifically for Epic Cupid integrations (not just testing from the Epic side). Prior experience in a large academic medical center or complex multi‑site cardiology environment. Previous role as a senior/lead analyst or architect on an enterprise cardiology IT program. Education/Certification(s)/License(s) Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Required: Epic Cupid Certification. Preferred: Additional Epic certifications in related cardiology or ancillary modules (if applicable). No clinical license required; clinical background in cardiology or imaging is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medasource