Anyone hiring?

[SkiFanE]

I knew Teradata had something to do with the VLDB space, but I never knew exactly what they did. I just checked out the site and I think I need to do some more research. I'm a DBA in the healthcare industry and the Teradata Healthcare LDM is something we might be able to use - assuming the purse strings are loosened. If there is a "canned" solution for a data warehouse, that could be a huge plus for us. They won't spring for what a solid data architect gets, but this could cut out a lot of that legwork, if it's what I'm hoping it is.

I'm in healthcare IT - clinical analyst - person between the MDs/RNs and computer system to help/design build it. I tell everyone I know to look into HIT. I do not have technical or clinical degrees, but fell into this field right out of college and gained on the ground experience. Through all downturns in the economy over the last 20years, I've never had a problem finding work. And there is billions of ARRA $ going out to providers to update their computer systems over the next decade (or something).

Especially new grads. Healthcare is not sexy, it's not leading edge technology, so it's passed by easily. It doesn't pay as great as a similar jobs in other industries, but you can't beat the stability and benefits, as well as the interesting factor. I'm now working on a clinical documentation system...working on OR notes and things is much more interesting than counting widgets or $ for retail or insurance. Thing is...unless you are purely technical, it's hard to get into HC without some type of knowledge about the industry, which is why looking into entry level jobs when you are young is a good idea - I started as a temp secretary lol.

Industry blog: www.histalk.com

Good luck to you!