What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology, Laboratory Information System Manager, Day Shift position at HealthCare Connections, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Position & Client Overview :
Our client, a 622-bed teaching hospital, is currently looking for an LIS manager to oversee day to day operations of the lab's Laboratory Information System on the day shift.
Salary Range : $81,000-120,000
Along with a competitive salary, this teaching hospital offers health insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off. They also offer a benefit for child and elder care, talent development services, and wellness benefits, proving they support the happiness and health of their employees and their families.
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Job Summary :
- The Laboratory IS Program Coordinator will facilitate communication, integration and problem solving with Beaker / Lab IT and community health teams and will be responsible for supporting the laboratory management team in coordinating select laboratory IS projects, upgrades, workflow improvements and other support functions. This role will ensure the laboratory is in accordance with all regulatory agencies and ensure all required documentation is in order and available to auditors. Additionally, the Laboratory IS Program Coordinator will participate in organizational and lab- based quality improvement and compliance activities and reports to the Laboratory Billing and Compliance Program Manager.
- Acts as lab liaison to ensure teams work to standardize workflow, reference ranges and test menus.
- Creates, communicates, and maintains project reports.
- Partners with Lab Beaker and laboratory teams for middleware / software updates and reference lab builds by ensuring lab teams are informed, testing is completed and appropriate documentation is maintained.
- Ensures all regulatory requirements are met and documented, i.e., calculations, interface verification, auto-verification rules, etc.
- Participates in team, project, and department meetings.
- Identifies solutions to complex clinical, business directives, or implementation impediments.
- Provides consultative services to customers and technologists as to the workflow processes and incorporation of technology solutions.
- Solves production and maintenance problems, documents process and creates action plans delineating steps and procedures.
- Analyzes tasks and problems;, determining the most efficient and cost-effective method to accomplish work.
- In collaboration with Medical Directors and Lead Techs, implements and modifies test plans for information technology systems including unit and system testing.
- Develops clear, concise training materials for staff across laboratory and conducts customer educational sessions.
- Executes comprehensive testing plans to verify critical clinical or business outputs and system integrity.
- Prepares standard operating procedures and policies.
- Documents and prioritizes issues with vendors; stays current with vendor trends, strategic plans and technology.
- Schedules loading bundles and fixes with vendor, systems group and customers.
- Examines techniques in use and determines appropriate changes to effect improvements, reduce costs and enhance internal operational business processes.
- Demonstrates ongoing dedication to expanding clinical and business expertise and applies new skills and knowledge.
- Maintains updates on Laboratory webpage.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Education, Certification, & Experience :
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND
Salary : $81,000 - $120,000
