Seattle Children’s Information Technology

We believe in delivering leading-edge technology to honor generations today and tomorrow.

Seattle Children’s Information Technology (IT) team ensures providers, clinicians, researchers and support staff members have the most up-to-date technology so we can give hope, provide the best care and find cures for every child who needs us.

We are also focused on delivering the tools patients and families need to take control of their healthcare experience. This includes offering electronic access to their patient portal to review test results, request medication refills, contact providers, request appointments and pay bills.

Message from Seattle Children’s Chief Digital Officer and Chief AI and Information Officer

Zafar Chaudry, MD, MS, MIS, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer “As I look back on the past year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the dedication and hard work of Seattle Children's Information Technology (IT) team. Your commitment to innovation and excellence has been critical in supporting our mission to provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

You have ensured that our systems remain secure, innovative and adaptable, so we can deliver exceptional care more efficiently and effectively. From supporting our clinical and research teams with cutting-edge technology to streamlining operations, you have helped enhance the experience of our workforce, patients and families, ensuring the highest standards of excellence.

I’m excited to share our accomplishments and look forward to continuing our progress together. The following report highlights the key achievements and impacts in fiscal year 2024 (Oct. 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024).

– Zafar Chaudry, MD, MS, MIS, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer and Chief AI and Information Officer

About Seattle Children’s IT Department

Our Team

Our team includes more than 450 staff members from diverse backgrounds who use their expertise to better understand all aspects of the patient care experience and how IT plays a role in improving those experiences. Some of our IT employees have clinical backgrounds as providers, nurses and pharmacists.

Who We Serve

Our IT team partners with and serves patients and families, providers, nurses, researchers, hospital administrators, community senior leaders, and data analysts and data scientists.

Our Services

We offer a variety of innovative tools and services. This includes platform services that align with and are integrated into the work of our business partners – the teams across the organization that we provide services to – and support services that enable the delivery of the platform services.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maximizing the knowledge and expertise of our clinicians through the use of technology, optimizing workflows and improving the effectiveness of our systems, and empowering our patients to own their health information and lead their care.

Past IT Annual Reports

Work for Seattle Children’s Information Technology

Discover opportunities to join our team on our Careers page.