Medical Information Operation Administrator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of information systems in medical institutions, supporting the stable operation of IT infrastructure including electronic medical records and medical equipment.
Description
Medical Information Operation Administrators target IT infrastructure such as electronic medical record systems, inspection devices, image management systems (PACS), network devices, and servers used in medical institutions, performing system monitoring, troubleshooting, periodic maintenance, software updates, backup and restore, security measures, and more. They collaborate with medical staff such as doctors, nurses, and lab technicians to support stable system operations, and from the perspectives of personal information protection and medical safety, they establish operation rules, create manuals, and conduct user training.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the utilization of ICT in the medical field, the spread of electronic medical records, and the expansion of telemedicine. The market value of personnel proficient in security enhancement and cloud migration will further increase.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Calm and Composed / Good Team Player / Good at Problem Detection / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Limited Remote / Medical Institution Employment / Outsourcing / SIer / Shift Work
Career Path
Medical Information System Operator → System Operation Administrator → Chief Operation Administrator → Healthcare IT Manager → CIO/CTO
Required Skills
Backup and Restore / Database Management / Electronic Medical Record System (Operation and Maintenance) / Monitoring Tool Operation / Network Configuration (TCP/IP) / Security Measures (Access Control) / Server Operation
Recommended Skills
Cloud Platforms / English Document Reading / ITIL Service Management / Medical Information Standards / Scripting Languages
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small configuration errors can directly affect patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate with diverse medical personnel and smoothly handle system requirements and troubleshooting. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To keep up with the evolution of medical information standards and security technologies. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and execute maintenance tasks and backups to minimize downtime. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly identify and resolve issues during emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because immediate response is required when systems go down in medical settings, with high mental stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Much of the work follows existing operation procedures, with little new development or creative thinking. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
- ITIL Foundation
- Medical Information Technician
Aliases
- Hospital Information System Operation Administrator
- Medical Information System Operation Administrator
- Medical Information Technician
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- Database Administrator
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