Laboratory Information System Support Analyst Jobs

CLS Informatics Analyst - Full Time
PAY RANGE: $46.47 - $65.05
#Corehire
Shift: Variable 8 hour shifts
*Position May qualify for employee referral bonus. $ Position May qualify for $10k Sign on Bonus with 3 years experience. May qualify for $5k sign on bonus with no experience.
Job Description:
PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Lab Manager, the Clinical Lab Scientist Informatics Analyst is responsible for our laboratory information systems (LIS), supply management coordination, and offers support to ensure inspection readiness. Responsibilities include oversight for the planning, assisting in the building of specification documents, and testing for Meditech LIS implementation. Supports maintenance and testing of clinical laboratory information systems (LIS) including databases, interfaces, and operational aspects of the laboratory. Will also be required to maintain full competency in departmental duties, as they will be expected to perform as a CLS when needed.
Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov't. Code §§ 3100, 3102)
Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization's standards/code of conduct.
The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a bachelor's degree in Science or related field or health information or information technology related field (i.e. Health Information, Computer Science). One (1) year Laboratory information systems experience required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist is highly preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
*Indicates Essential Function
1 * Is responsible for the assessment, treatment or care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups.
2 * Performs waived, moderately complex, highly complex testing, daily quality control, corrective actions and documentation expediently and accurately.
3 * Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of instrumentation and methodologies in each assigned area.
4 * Troubleshoots Laboratory instrumentation and documents corrective actions, preventive maintenance and safety checks of equipment. Performs calibration and verification and instrumentation repairs, in coordination with Bio Med.
5 * Implements new techniques, processes and instruments and performs cross-over studies for new procedures or specimen data requirements. Revises procedures as appropriate.
6 * Performs all tasks related to Laboratory Information System and manage multiple LIS projects simultaneously. Works and converses effectively with the IT department to coordinate Laboratory services.
7 * "Participates in the planning, design, build, and testing for Meditech LIS implementation. Support, maintenance, and testing of clinical laboratory information systems (LIS) including databases, interfaces, and operational aspects of the laboratory.
8 * Performs advanced-level design, build, testing, validation, and implementation assignments/projects. Based on deep knowledge of laboratory application and operational requirements, can translate complex requirements/concepts into system specifications and configuration requirements. Ensures the research and documentation of project requirements, test plans, and validation is completed.
11 * "Serves as resource to all Lab employees and troubleshoots technological and operational issues.
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12 * Is responsible to ensure that information provided within the LIS for the assessment, treatment or care is accurate and appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
13 * Works with other departments and entities to coordinate LIS with hospital and physician needs.
14 * Works with Patient Accounting, Financial Planning, and Medical Information Services to achieve requirements such as ICD codes, CPT codes, and CDM pricing.
15 * Acts as laboratory supplies coordinator for inventory, ordering, and stocking of supplies (i.e. reagents, media, and other necessary lab supplies).
16 * Be in attendance on site and arrive to work on time.
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