WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring a Senior Database Analyst in the Department of Surgery.

This position works under general direction to coordinate development, utilization, and maintenance of database systems as required by needs and objectives of department or institution.

The Senior Database Analyst for the Department of Surgery is responsible for managing, developing, and optimizing database systems to support both clinical and research activities within the department.  The role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating new or existing database applications, suggesting improvements, and ensuring the smooth operation and integrity of the department’s databases. Responsibilities include performance tuning, monitoring, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting as well as keeping the databases running efficiently, installing new applications and files, and collaborating with surgeons, researchers, and project leaders to ensure database resources are used effectively. 

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule to be determined at a later date.  Work experience in a clinical or healthcare field is preferred.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree In Business Administration, Health Care Administration, basic science, or computer related field or
  Master’s Degree In Computer Science or a related Information Technology field may be considered as a substitution for up to two (2) years of related experience

• Experience
  3 years Experience in field directly related to type of database maintained, including experience working with and maintaining large complex databases or
  2 years Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related Information Technology field may be considered as a substitution for up to two (2) years of related experience 
  Additional years of progressively responsible related experience may be considered in lieu of stated degree requirement on a year for year basis.

JOB DUTIES

• Designs, implements, and evaluates existing or new database applications and recommends improvements.
• Directs day-to-day operation and utilization of database system, maintaining its integrity, including performance tuning and monitoring, back up, and recovery. Isolates and resolves problems affecting database as whole or in part.
• Maintains optimal efficiencies in one or more databases.
• Installs new database applications, tables, and files.
• Cooperates with project leaders and advises on efficient usage of database files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.