Bjc Health System

Bjc information services and technology services department plans, develops and supports information technology and telecommunications initiatives throughout bjc. The 400-person department maintains the organization's technology infrastructure and achieves specific strategic goals related to clinical care, patient safety and evidence-based medicine, process simplification and standardization, automation, education, workforce development, financial management and patient satisfaction. Bjc hospitals benefit from the centralized depth of information services knowledge and the commitment to innovative technology solutions.

Bjc clinical engineering manages clinical assets across bjc, including operational support and maintenance management of diagnostic, treatment and patient support medical equipment such as biomedical equipment, clinical laboratory equipment and diagnostic imaging technology. Service engineers are deployed across the 24 licensed hospitals and other health service organizations as required to meet demand. Bjc clinical engineering works in collaboration with other bjc departments concerning patient safety for maintenance and product recalls; pre-purchase evaluation and support cost analysis; asset management planning from acquisition through disposal; project planning and management; and environmental rounds.

Bjc is committed to improving the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation and excellence in medicine. Other programs and support services include: material services, quality management, finance, legal, and communications.