Hospital Jobs in Columbia, SC

Entry-level clinical informatics analysts earn $60k-$80k, mid-level RN informatics specialists $85k-$110k, and senior directors of informatics $130k-$170k. Biomedical engineers range from $70k-$95k at entry, $95k-$125k mid, and $130k-$160k senior. Salaries vary by region and hospital size.

Key certifications include HL7 FHIR, Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), and CE/UL for biomedical engineers. Technical skills such as Epic/Cerner configuration, PACS/DICOM management, Python for data analytics, and cybersecurity fundamentals are highly sought.

Many informatics, data analytics, and software development roles allow remote or hybrid work, especially for EHR administration and telehealth support. Clinical tech positions like radiology techs or surgical techs typically require on-site presence, though some hospitals offer shift-based remote monitoring tools.

A clinical informatics analyst can advance to Manager, then Director of Clinical Informatics. Biomedical engineers may move from Lead Engineer to Clinical Engineering Manager. RN informatics specialists often progress to Informatics Coordinator, then Informatics Lead, and eventually to Chief Nursing Informatics Officer.

Key trends include AI-driven predictive analytics, broader FHIR interoperability, rapid expansion of telehealth, mobile health app integration, heightened cybersecurity demands, precision medicine initiatives, and value-based care analytics that influence hospital reimbursement and quality reporting.