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Help power the technology behind exceptional patient care. As a senior member of UVA Health's Lab IT team, you will support the critical laboratory systems, analyzers, middleware platforms, and clinical integrations that enable accurate , timely diagnostic services across a leading academic health system.
This is a unique opportunity to combine healthcare technology, laboratory informatics, and systems integration in a highly visible role. You'll work alongside experienced technical and laboratory professionals while contributing to major modernization initiatives that directly impact laboratory operations and patient outcomes.
The Role
As a Senior IT Analyst supporting EMR and Laboratory IT , you will serve as a key contributor supporting the technologies that connect laboratory analyzers, middleware applications, Point-of-Care systems, Blood Bank platforms, and Epic integrations across UVA Health. This role is ideal for a healthcare IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, supporting critical operations, and participating in large-scale technology implementations.
In a typical day, you may:

• Support laboratory analyzers, automation platforms, and middleware environments.

• Build, maintain , and troubleshoot laboratory interfaces and system integrations.

• Investigate analyzer connectivity, workflow, and data transmission issues.

• Provide support for Point-of-Care technologies throughout the health system.

• Assist with Blood Bank application support and related laboratory technologies.

• Support laboratory desktops, printers, scanners, and associated equipment.

• Participate in system upgrades, testing activities, implementations, and go-live support.

• Develop and support workflows, configurations, and rules within Data Innovations and related middleware technologies.

• Collaborate closely with laboratory leaders, clinicians, vendors, and operational teams to ensure reliable system performance.

This position offers exposure to a dynamic environment where technology, clinical operations, and patient care intersect every day. You'll have the opportunity to influence major projects while continuing to expand your expertise in specialized laboratory systems.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic health system that combines leading-edge clinical care, groundbreaking research, and innovative technology to improve the lives of patients across Virginia and beyond. This role plays a vital part in supporting mission-critical laboratory operations that clinicians depend upon every day.
What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Direct involvement in a major laboratory relocation project , including analyzer deployment, testing, validation, and operational readiness activities.

• Participation in a large-scale laboratory automation modernization effort , providing valuable implementation and post-production experience.

• Hands-on exposure to Abbott AMS , next-generation middleware technology that will shape the future of laboratory operations.

• Opportunity to work with Data Innovations, Epic integrations, Point-of-Care technologies, Blood Bank applications, and advanced laboratory automation platforms.

• Mentorship from highly experienced professionals with decades of laboratory systems and healthcare IT expertise .

• Strong career growth potential for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of laboratory informatics and healthcare technology.

• Collaborative leadership and team culture that values learning, knowledge sharing, and employee development.

• Meaningful impact on patient care through reliable technology solutions that support clinicians, laboratories, and healthcare operations.

• Hybrid flexibility with onsite engagement when business and operational needs require .

• Additional compensation provided for participation in the on-call rotation.

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Whether your background includes laboratory middleware, analyzer support, healthcare IT, clinical systems, or interface development, this position offers a rare opportunity to build highly specialized expertise within one of the region's leading health systems.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of accreditation, education and experience required.
Experience: 5+ years relevant professional experience required.
Licensure: None.
Preferred: Knowledge or experience with digital pathology systems, scanners, image-management platforms, workflows, interfaces, or supporting infrastructure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The pay range for this role is $39.77 - $79.54 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .