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COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS

Occupation Description:

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Specialized Occupations:

Health Informatics Specialists (ONET code: 15-1211.01)


	Occupation Description:

	Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.


	Typical Tasks:

	Develop strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating, or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, or research. Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers using object-oriented models or other techniques. Apply knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to nursing practice, education, administration, or research, in collaboration with other health informatics specialists. Design, develop, select, test, implement, and evaluate new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-te Analyze and interpret patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services. Develop, implement, or evaluate health information technology applications, tools, processes, or structures to assist nurses with data management. Identify, collect, record, or analyze data that are relevant to the nursing care of patients.


	Knowledge:

	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.. Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.. Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology..

Typical Tasks:

Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.

Knowledge:

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction..
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming..
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming..
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects..
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..
Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures..
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..

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Education & Training:

Bachelor's degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$110,386.00	$53.07	$36.84	$41.15 - $62.77
Bridgeport/Stamford	$120,718.00	$58.04	$38.16	$42.03 - $67.28
Danbury	$124,747.00	$59.98	$39.24	$47.58 - $70.12
Hartford	$105,952.00	$50.95	$37.11	$41.15 - $59.26
New Haven	$109,025.00	$52.42	$35.31	$39.90 - $63.41
New London/Norwich	$101,299.00	$48.70	$34.87	$39.00 - $54.89
Waterbury	$97,623.00	$46.94	$32.30	$35.32 - $53.79
Torrington	$98,869.00	$47.53	$32.73	$37.37 - $58.34

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Occupation Outlook:

Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2020	2030	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	7,250	7,840	0%	577

Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings

Employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, and the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821

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