Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the SBCH Quality Improvement department. This role provides ITS and data analytics support for Quality Improvement and Risk teams, managing both the front and back end of Event Management systems such as RL Datix. You will collaborate with clinical SMEs to optimize event reporting, refine data-driven reports, and support organization-critical ITS uploads (CMS, TJC, and more). This technical position also offers opportunities to contribute to performance improvement initiatives and support Risk and Quality operations.
Qualifications
Education
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in an analytic field. (Part-time: Bachelor’s in related field or Associate’s with significant RL Datix experience.)
- Preferred: Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
Technical Requirements
- Minimum (Full-time): Advanced RL Datix skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of CMS data transfer protocols, and ability to administer additional software (e.g., Medisolv, SailPoint, CHPSO).
- Minimum (Part-time): Strong RL Datix knowledge with ability to learn other ITS platforms and processes.
Experience
- Minimum: 2 years in a technical role in healthcare, science, or related field.
- Preferred: 2 years of healthcare technical experience, with strong RL Datix knowledge and experience managing CMS or related data uploads.
About Us
Since 1888, Cottage Health has been a cornerstone of healthcare on California’s central coast. We operate three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, multiple clinics, and a multi-site urgent care system. Known for superior patient care, innovation, and medical research, Cottage Health is committed to excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day, we help thousands of patients return to the lives they love.
Cottage Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace of belonging, diversity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. We also provide reasonable accommodations during the application process.
If you are already a Cottage Health employee, please apply through the internal portal.
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