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UTHealth Houston is looking for a senior-level Epic analyst who will manage imaging applications. You will be responsible for the ongoing design, build, testing, validation, and support of any and all assigned modules across the health care system. Works with operational stakeholders and IT technical staff to troubleshoot Epic system issues and problems, capture requirements for new initiatives, and aid in the planning and execution of project plans. You should have experience with VNA (Vendor Neutral Archive), and you must have imaging experience. This employee will already need to be certified in either the Radiant, Cupid, or Ambulatory modules. They will work on imaging projects, ancillary applications, and internal application maintenance. Works with end users to communicate needed improvements to business processes and contributes directly to the success of the UTHealth mission from technological, clinical, administrative, and financial perspectives.
We prefer candidates who live in Texas. If possible, you will come in from time to time to help with imaging issues (not regularly). You should also have experience with Fuji PACS, because that is part of the operation you will support. Also, any experience with radiology is preferred.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Maintains expertise and seeks additional knowledge in the support and optimization of assigned Epic module(s), and how they integrate with other applications.
- Works cohesively with stakeholders to provide system support including analysis, build, and testing of requested changes, and analysis of new functionality of applications.
- Reviews, builds, tests, and implements new functionality via System Upgrades and Special Updates.
- Works and manages multiple tasks independently.
- Demonstrates timely, effective, and efficient troubleshooting of very complex production software and workflow issues (which may cross applications/teams) and defines mitigation plans for resolution.
- Acts as primary contributor in the development and documentation of internal procedures to use in conjunction with Epic application support, maintenance, and optimization.
- Helps develop and build timelines and project plans.
- Develops and maintains system documentation to enable ongoing support and maintenance of the Epic system.
- Assists Application Director in developing build timelines and project plans as communicated by leadership.
- Performs and oversees unit testing of application configurations and builds in appropriate non-production environments, to identify defects and create resolution plans accordingly.
- Assists with the creation of test scripts and ensures test scripts for integrated and end-user testing are relevant and accurate.
- Performs testing in a structured manner, follows any defined test scripts, and documents results.
- Performs unit testing of application configurations and builds in appropriate non-production environments, identifies issues and potential solutions.
- Follows established guidelines for system change control.
- Creates and maintains documentation for change management, including cost estimation.
- Project documentation, communication, and training plans.
- Collaborates across teams to ensure process design, interface development, testing, and end-user training are performed to quality standards.
- Independently performs basic project management activities for the development and implementation of system changes and medium to large projects.
- Develops application-specific reports; provides technical specifications and assistance to report developers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including specific skills of presentation and the effective communication of complex subjects to non-technical groups.
- Superior customer relation skills, including leading and participating in group sessions and reaching consensus.
- Familiarity with project lifecycle and project management methodologies for software management.
- Ability to plan and manage projects of various sizes; their tasks, dependencies, team members, other resources, and timeline.
- The analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems or design complex systems and programs that cross departmental/divisional lines.
- Must receive a passing score (as defined by Epic), within two attempts, on all required exams and projects (as defined by Epic) within 6 weeks after completion of training or within a pre-determined 6-week timeframe.
- Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including the use of personal protective equipment, must be followed.
- EPIC Certification in Cupid, Radiant, or Ambulatory by EPIC required
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
4 years of related IT experience in a highly regulated environment required. 3 years of experience supporting one or more Epic modules preferred. Large-scale health care systems planning and implementation experience on application software products preferred. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Position Summary:
UTHealth Houston is looking for a senior-level Epic analyst who will manage imaging applications. You will be responsible for the ongoing design, build, testing, validation, and support of any and all assigned modules across the health care system. Works with operational stakeholders and IT technical staff to troubleshoot Epic system issues and problems, capture requirements for new initiatives, and aid in the planning and execution of project plans. You should have experience with VNA (Vendor Neutral Archive), and you must have imaging experience. This employee will already need to be certified in either the Radiant, Cupid, or Ambulatory modules. They will work on imaging projects, ancillary applications, and internal application maintenance. Works with end users to communicate needed improvements to business processes and contributes directly to the success of the UTHealth mission from technological, clinical, administrative, and financial perspectives.
We prefer candidates who live in Texas. If possible, you will come in from time to time to help with imaging issues (not regularly). You should also have experience with Fuji PACS, because that is part of the operation you will support. Also, any experience with radiology is preferred.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Maintains expertise and seeks additional knowledge in the support and optimization of assigned Epic module(s), and how they integrate with other applications.
- Works cohesively with stakeholders to provide system support including analysis, build, and testing of requested changes, and analysis of new functionality of applications.
- Reviews, builds, tests, and implements new functionality via System Upgrades and Special Updates.
- Works and manages multiple tasks independently.
- Demonstrates timely, effective, and efficient troubleshooting of very complex production software and workflow issues (which may cross applications/teams) and defines mitigation plans for resolution.
- Acts as primary contributor in the development and documentation of internal procedures to use in conjunction with Epic application support, maintenance, and optimization.
- Helps develop and build timelines and project plans.
- Develops and maintains system documentation to enable ongoing support and maintenance of the Epic system.
- Assists Application Director in developing build timelines and project plans as communicated by leadership.
- Performs and oversees unit testing of application configurations and builds in appropriate non-production environments, to identify defects and create resolution plans accordingly.
- Assists with the creation of test scripts and ensures test scripts for integrated and end-user testing are relevant and accurate.
- Performs testing in a structured manner, follows any defined test scripts, and documents results.
- Performs unit testing of application configurations and builds in appropriate non-production environments, identifies issues and potential solutions.
- Follows established guidelines for system change control.
- Creates and maintains documentation for change management, including cost estimation.
- Project documentation, communication, and training plans.
- Collaborates across teams to ensure process design, interface development, testing, and end-user training are performed to quality standards.
- Independently performs basic project management activities for the development and implementation of system changes and medium to large projects.
- Develops application-specific reports; provides technical specifications and assistance to report developers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including specific skills of presentation and the effective communication of complex subjects to non-technical groups.
- Superior customer relation skills, including leading and participating in group sessions and reaching consensus.
- Familiarity with project lifecycle and project management methodologies for software management.
- Ability to plan and manage projects of various sizes; their tasks, dependencies, team members, other resources, and timeline.
- The analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems or design complex systems and programs that cross departmental/divisional lines.
- Must receive a passing score (as defined by Epic), within two attempts, on all required exams and projects (as defined by Epic) within 6 weeks after completion of training or within a pre-determined 6-week timeframe.
- Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including the use of personal protective equipment, must be followed.
- EPIC Certification in Cupid, Radiant, or Ambulatory by EPIC required
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
4 years of related IT experience in a highly regulated environment required. 3 years of experience supporting one or more Epic modules preferred. Large-scale health care systems planning and implementation experience on application software products preferred. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Epic Analyst
Target health systems with established OPT hiring
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems hire Epic Analysts regularly and are familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller clinics often lack HR infrastructure to process international candidates, so prioritizing enterprise-level employers saves time and increases offer rates.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health informatics, computer science, information systems, and biomedical engineering degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can accurately communicate your authorized work period to employers.
Get Epic certification before or during your job search
Employers strongly prefer candidates who have completed Epic certification in a relevant module like Ambulatory, Inpatient, or Clarity. Certification signals job-readiness and reduces onboarding costs, which directly addresses employer hesitation about sponsoring international candidates.
Frame your OPT timeline around implementation cycles
Epic implementations run 18 to 36 months. Positioning your OPT period as aligning with a full project cycle makes you a more attractive hire. Employers are more likely to invest in sponsorship when your timeline maps to their project roadmap.
Emphasize clinical workflow knowledge alongside technical skills
Epic Analyst roles require translating between IT and clinical staff. Candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with healthcare workflows, terminology, and regulatory requirements like HL7 or HIPAA stand out significantly and reduce the perceived risk of hiring an international candidate.
Communicate your work authorization proactively and accurately
Tell recruiters your OPT status, authorized period, and STEM extension eligibility in early conversations. Vague answers create friction. Employers who already sponsor H-1B visas are far more receptive once they understand the continuity between OPT, STEM OPT, and eventual sponsorship.
Epic Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Epic Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Epic Analyst positions qualify, provided your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, health informatics, information systems, or biomedical engineering. The role itself must also qualify as a specialty occupation under your employer's E-Verify enrollment. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify that your employer is E-Verify certified before accepting an offer.
Where can I find Epic Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for F-1 OPT students searching for Epic Analyst roles. It filters specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you're not sifting through postings from companies that won't consider international candidates. Searching through general job boards wastes time on roles that screen out OPT students before the interview stage.
Will Epic Analyst employers sponsor H-1B visas after my OPT ends?
Large health systems that hire Epic Analysts regularly are among the more consistent H-1B sponsors in healthcare IT. Employers investing in your Epic certification training have a strong financial incentive to retain you through sponsorship. Ask directly about sponsorship policy during the offer negotiation stage, not after you start, so both sides have clear expectations.
Does my Epic certification affect my OPT eligibility or STEM extension?
Epic certification itself has no bearing on your OPT authorization, which is governed by your degree, your DSO, and USCIS rules. However, certification substantially improves your odds of landing a role that qualifies as a specialty occupation, which is the threshold requirement for both standard OPT and the STEM extension. Certification is a hiring credential, not an immigration document.
Can I work as an Epic Analyst on OPT if my degree is in nursing or a clinical field?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. If the position is classified under a technical or IT job category rather than a clinical one, a nursing or clinical degree may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for the role as posted. Some employers will consider clinical degrees for analyst roles with significant workflow design responsibilities. Confirm the job classification with your DSO before applying.