Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Sociotechnical Aspects: Clinicians and Technology
Lecture:Sociotechnical aspects of health care
Slide content:The Impact of Sociotechnical Change Continued Changes in job descriptions Role for new experts in health IT Role for clinicians who are technologists, and technical specialists who have exposure to the clinical environment Expanded opportunities across many types of employers 19
Slide notes:One additional impact of sociotechnical change is in the job market. The past few years have seen changes in existing jobs and corresponding job descriptions as well as creation of new jobs requiring new skill sets. There are roles for new experts in health information technology, roles for clinicians who are technologists, and roles for technical specialists who have exposure to the clinical environment. Health care technology roles, especially for clinicians, are found across many different types of employers, including health care providers, software and technology vendors, consulting firms, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and even in state and federal government. Job opportunities will continue to grow in the health information technology sector, especially with the increase of technology demands by consumers, patients, and clinicians. As in the past few years, the future may hold additional new technology jobs and career opportunities that cant be imagined today. 19