ILS CREAN

Brentwood, TN 37064
[email protected]
Phone: 615 823 0070
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SUMMARY & OBJECTIVE
Accomplished health care professional with over 20 years of experience in various US and UK health care
systems (privatized and socialized) and with the ability to quickly identify and resolve organizational issues and
data challenges, seeks an HL7 Analyst/Integration Engineer role within a US health care organization.
RELEVANT SKILLS
TECHNICAL

LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATIVE

HL7 interface analysis and engineering

Project management

Bedside Medical Device Interfacing (BMDI)

Quality control and documentation

American Registry Radiologic Technologists

(ARRT certified)

Exceptional organizational and

skills

Excellent written and oral skills

interpersonal

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
JULY 2014 PRESENT

CREAN HEALTHCARE IT CONSULTING (CHIC INC)

Bedside Medical Device Integration Engineer (BMDI)

Martha Jefferson Hospital (MJH), Charlottesville, VA
Responsible for the implementation of Bedside Medical Device Integration (BMDI) across Cerner using Cerner
VitalsLink (telemetry) and iBus. Medical devices include Philips PatientLink, cardiac monitors (MP50s) and Philips
Gateway. Responsibilities include:

Work with Philips to gain understanding of PatientLink and Traceview and work with both Cerner and
Philips to connect the fetal monitors and cardiac monitors for BMDI
Work with Telemetry, PACU, L&D and OB clinicians to understand the workflow and to ensure that BMDI
is setup to suit these clinical needs
Provide MJH clinical groups including Telemetry, PACU, L&D and OB education, support and knowledge
transfer of the BMDI tools
JANUARY 2014 JULY 2014

RANDSTAD CORPORATE SERVICES

Bedside Medical Device Integration Engineer
Partners Healthcare, Northshore, MA

Responsible for the implementation of Bedside Medical Device Integration (BMDI) across Epic project using GE
Carescape and Unity id, Philips, OBIX and iSirona (Includes ventilators, cardiac monitors, fetal monitors,
anesthesia machines and heart & lung machines). Also includes Cerner.

Connecting anesthesia machines, vents and cardiac monitors in Cerner SurgiNet and Powerchart for
BMDI. (iBus)
Providing support for Cerner orders (Powerplans) and flowsheet (iView) build post-golive (Surginet and
Powerchart)
Decision support for EPIC implementation for fetal monitors, heart & lung devices, cardiac monitors and
vents
SEPTEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013

ZYCRON
Snr Product Manager (Mobile Heartbeat) & HIE Consultant
HCA, Nashville, TN

Mobile Heartbeat provides instant access to critical patient information, alerts, and notifications via standard
smartphones. Leveraging all of the familiar smartphone text messaging and voice features and functionality,
hospital clinicians become mobile and have improved communication efficiency. Responsibilities include:

Became the technical expert in Mobile Heartbeat technology completing analysis, design, development,
testing and implementation of Mobile Heartbeat and related interfaces in test environment
Tracking status and communicating progress effectively to Management
Documenting and cataloging interface specifications per client
Working closely as a liaison with interface tester and vendor to make sure that the HL7 feeds are aligned
before testing. This includes in depth analysis of HL7 message, event codes and trigger events

dbMotion provides a connected healthcare solution that integrates patient information from disparate health
information technologies and delivers it to clinicians at the point of care. It is a Health Information Exchange (HIE)
product.

Managing and resolving errors in the HIE error queue as part of production control
Searching, analyzing and visualizing streams of data generated by clinical systems and HIE using
SPLUNK and Scooter (Cloverleaf tool)

CARADIGM

AUGUST 2012 SEPTEMBER 2013

HIE Consultant / Integration Engineer

CARADIGM, Burlington, VT
Caradigm Health Information Exchange (HIE) connects disparate systems across a community. It enables the
sharing of data among large healthcare organizations, community-based providers and patients. Responsibilities
include:

Working with CDA based message formats (CCD), HIE profiles (PIX/PDQ, XDS) and Consent strategies
Developing Designs, Requirements, Implementation plan for new interface components
Lead role in designing testscripts and testing plan that was adopted across the enterprise
Managing the error queue as part of production control using SQL queries, SOAPUI
Tracking status and communicating progress effectively to Project Management
Documenting and cataloging interface specifications per client
Taking the data feed from multiple EMR systems: Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc. Bringing it into a database
to configure it (RouteEditor & JCAPS)
Building SQL Reports using SQL Server Report Builder
Extensive use of change management through implementations

IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (CONTRACTOR)

JULY 2012 AUGUST 2012

HL7 Integration Analyst

DIGNITY HEALTH, Phoenix, AZ
Dignity health is large healthcare provider in the western United States. Responsible for provision of analysis,
implementation, and production support for Cerner. Primary focus on cardiology and endoscopy applications such
as Siemens MS4, Apollo Lumedx, Merge (CathLab), GE MUSE. For example:

Coordinating / creating/ designing interfaces based on real time HL7 transactions within a healthcare
setting
Completing analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of new interfaces
Obtaining quotes from vendors and following internal procedures to obtain quote-approval
Working closely as a liaison with interface development and all vendors to make sure that the HL7 feeds
are aligned before golive. This includes in depth analysis of HL7 message, event codes and trigger
events

TEK SYSTEMS (CONTRACTOR)

HL7 Integration Analyst/Engineer
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS , Franklin, TN

M ARCH 2012 JULY 2012

Responsible for analyzing, designing, documenting, testing, troubleshooting, coordinating implementations and
the provision of technical support for HL7 interfaces between Health Information Systems (HIS) and ancillary
application systems. For example:

Building radiology, transcription and laboratory interfaces (Sunquest and Quest) in Allscripts interface
engine called ConnectR

Designing and testing interfaces in Mirth and Cloverleaf.

Developing and maintaining technical documentation, specifically testscripts to be used by the interface team
for future roll-outs

Building strong relations with business partners and team members

Handling and parsing HL7 messages within Mirth and ConnectR including managing the error queue for
respective markets.

COGENTHMG

July 2011 March 2012

HL7 Integration Analyst/Engineer

Brentwood, Tennessee
Responsible for interface implementations, analysis, modifications, testing, and support from pre implementation
through to post go-live activities. Reviewing, analyzing and evaluating business systems and user needs and
documentation of interface details. For example:

Managing the information systems and acting as the key technical liaison for program operations
departments, vendors and information services for business and clinical interface applications

Providing project management and support for specific applications

Managing and coordinating implementations

Acting as primary contact for Cogent HIS Interfaces

Collecting data required for completion of job responsibilities

Developing, administering, interpreting, performing analysis and presenting interfaced health information

Aggregating, processing, reporting and interpreting data for decision making in an effective and efficient
manner

DYNAMIC COMPUTING SERVICES (CONTRACTOR)

DEC 2010 JUNE 2011

Bedside Medical Device Integration Engineer

Kettering Health Network, Dayton, OH
Responsible for the implementation of Bedside Medical Device Integration (BMDI) across Epic project
using Capsule Tech technology i.e. configuration of BMDI with terminal servers as well as Capsule
Neurons. For example:

Configuring DataCaptor (CapsuleTech) BMDI servers and databases

Using HL7 to setup system and support / troubleshoot existing sites using BMDI

Creating of project plan and other relevant project management documentation

Lead role in designing testscripts and testing plan that was adopted for the BMDI project

ESSEXMANAGEMENT LLC, BETHESDA, MD (CONTRACTOR)

Business Analyst,
National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD

M ARCH 2010 JULY 2010

Working on a clinical initiative within the NCI caBIG(R) program called CTRP. The purpose of the program is to
establish a comprehensive database containing regularly updated information on all NCI-funded clinical trials. NCI
will use this information to coordinate research efforts to optimize our nation's investment in cancer research.
Gathering business requirements for this clinical trials reporting portal. For example

Creating Use Cases for registration and accrual reporting within CTRP.

Developing wireframes and similar documentation for hand off to the technical team.

Representing requirements using analysis models (diagrams).

Managing requirements traceability information.

Identify and document system deficiencies and recommend solutions.

Creation of project plan for Business Analyst team which includes tasks and timelines

MEDSYS GROUP CONSULTING, FRESCO, TX (CONTRACTOR)

M AY 2009M ARCH 2010

Bedside Medical Device Integration Engineer

Virtua Healthcare, Voorhees, NJ
Determine functional requirements for Siemens Soarian Critical Care Bedside Medical Device Interfacing (BMDI)
project using various forms of data collection, documentation, and analysis. For example:

Building flowsheets in Siemens Soarian Critical Care

Implementation of BMDI in Siemens Soarian Critical Care including startup, design, unit testing and
integrated testing for clinical implementation project. Also, coordinated the application support for the
clinical staff.

Lead role in designing testscripts and testing plan that was adopted for the BMDI project

Collaborated with nursing and respiratory therapists on clinical documentation to successfully leverage
the technology to automate vital sign collection

Established business needs requirements through extensive partnership and teamwork with nursing staff;
devised and documented solutions based on collated information

Steered high-level meetings, design and status meetings

Applied knowledge and experience of Project Management Life Cycle concepts

Trained end-users and support staff including the creation of detailed troubleshooting guides and how-to
manuals

Adhered to aggressive timelines

HARVARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL AFFILIATED HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS

Application Development Specialist III,

APRIL 2006M AY 2009

Childrens Hospital Boston, Boston, MA

Created, reviewed, and edited requirements, specifications, business processes, and recommendations related to
Bedside Medical Device Interfacing (BMDI) project. For instance:

Defined clinical application scope and performance objectives.

Primarily responsible for the implementation and support of the Bedside Medical Device Interface to
Cerners PowerChart Electronic Medical Record (including some familiarity with Cloverleaf Interface
Engine)

Designed testscripts and testing plan that formed basis of implementation plan for BMDI. Selected by
vendor to present same testing procedure and steps at annual conference.

Worked with the technical lead involved in the successful implementation of the Medication
Administration application called CareMobile (Pharmacy)

Coordinated the interaction between hospital clinical users, relevant IT groups and the vendor to assist
clients in achieving their information systems objectives.

Provided primary support role for the Eclipsys Critical Care application

Negotiated with vendors and ISD systems staff to assist clients in achieving their information systems
objectives.

Acts as a consultant to clients, as needed, to improve work flow, productivity and procedures in client

Provided support of various Cerner products such as Message Center, Orders, Iview, Powerplan, Tasks,
Event Set hierarchy, CareMobile, SurgiNet etc

Builds CCL reports and gained extensive knowledge of backend troubleshooting using CCL queries.

Extensive use of change management through implementations

Systems Analyst
April 2005 April 2006
Partners Healthcare Inc., Boston, MA
Participated in an electronic medical record (EMR) adoption effort as part of an initiative focusing on informationsystems investments in quality and utilization.

Installed GE Centricity server and set up network for organization.

Built various templates and drug formularies.

Applications Analyst and Project Manager

Sept 2001 April 2005
Partners Healthcare Inc., Boston, MA
Served as primary point of contact and source of support for clinical users of mission-critical eScription software
(a voice recognition dictation system). For example:
Worked with EMR trainers to ensure successful eScription go-lives and trained users in the software.

Developed Service Level Agreement for support of the eScription application and devise service
escalation process

Troubleshot system by analyzing HL7 messaging.

Responsible for maintenance of mission-critical oncology management system called MOSAIQ (Collaborated
closely with vendors (IMPAC Medical Systems) implementation and support team.)

Determined requirements using interviews, surveys, site visits, document analysis, competitive product
analysis, and workflow analysis.

Defined scope and technical requirements for MOSAIQ and ECLIPSE treatment planning software-based
projects involving the development of project specifications and quality-assurance test plans.

Coordinated multiple functional areas in radiation oncology department and developed custom reports
using Crystal Reports.

Analyzed and resolved IT problems, maintained budget for department, and managed changes due to
ongoing renovations.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
HARVARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL AFFILIATED HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS
Radiological Technologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, MA

Perform routine X-ray capture and examination using PACS

20082010

Maintain records as required by the state and in accordance with BIDMC protocol.

Radiographer in Ireland since 1998

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honors, Radiography (Imaging)
Guys Hospital Medical School, London, United Kingdom

19921995