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Occupation information matching Computer Technician
15-1211.01   Health Informatics Specialists

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Lay Titles
O*NET SOC 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.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Analyze computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration, and research.
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-technology interactions within health care contexts.
Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers, using object-oriented models or other techniques.
Detailed Work Activities
Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Install computer software.
Provide technical information or assistance to public.
Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
Train others in computer interface or software use.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.