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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES

Maintains Laboratory Information System hardware and software. Troubleshoots problems in a timely manner, Reporting issues to the LIS vendor as needed:

• Schedules, validates software and hardware upgrades per vendor specifications. Troubleshoots and resolves system issues. Configures and monitors foreign systems and instrument interfaces. Validates the integrity of data in the LIS system as well as in downstream systems. Develops and maintaining policies, procedures and documentation that pertain to the LIS.

Financial management:

• Develops and implements a strategic plan to accurately forecast LIS expenses. Assists laboratory sections in budget preparation.

Regulatory compliance and quality improvement:

• Evaluates and monitors the quality of laboratory operations and compliance with regulatory agencies. Participates in and supports hospital-wide quality initiatives and preparation for on-site surveys by regulatory agencies.

Equipment and supplies Manages departmental inventory and ordering. Schedules and performs hardware maintenance to minimize downtime and disruption of services:

• Manages departmental inventory and ordering. Schedules and performs hardware maintenance to minimize downtime and disruption of services.

Orients employees to LIS processes and procedures. Assists in their competency assessments, provides input for performance evaluations:

• Sets clear expectations for employees with respect to their LIS usage. Maintains employees' accountability in following all hospital and Lab policies and procedures with respect to their use of the LIS.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

2 years related information technology and/or management

Experience with SOFT LIS or 2 years managing a LIS.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS.

Clinical Lab Generalist Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Clinical Lab Specialist Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Training and development in supervision and business operations.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Experience with data extraction.
• Creating customized reports and report scheduling highly desirable.

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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