Emerus Holdings, Inc.
Laboratory Information System Administrator
Emerus Holdings, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Administrator tracks and manages the LIS implementation and ongoing maintenance of the LIS in the delivery of laboratory services and laboratory information. The purpose of this position is to prioritize, investigate and solve problems and questions pertaining to lab system applications, networking, interfaces, and date transmission as appropriate for the LIS and other related activities. This position is responsible for overseeing hardware and software installation, network troubleshooting and problem resolution, integration and interfaces, client oversight, preparation, and support as well as any data conversion decision-making, preparation and support.
Basic Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of LIS management experience in a clinical setting plus a minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
Strong demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated commitment to strong customer service objectives
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders from many disciplines both internally and externally
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with HIPAA/HITECH regulations
Experience Developing, coordinating, and implementing system changes and upgrades, preferred
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills required
System integration knowledge required
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Visio, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Experience bringing projects and tasks to successful conclusion
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, related Information Technology degree or 4 years equivalent experience SQL knowledge and experience including report writing
Experience with bench scale interfaces and macros
Software quality assurance testing, troubleshooting and validation experience
Essential Job Functions
Provides guidance regarding Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA ’88) regulations, COLA, and DNV accreditation standards
Directs development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of LIS programs, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Serves as LIS subject matter expert, high-level point of contact for the LIS vendor and vendors of interfaced instruments
Work with IT team members, vendors, and customers to coordinate project plans including timetables, testing, training, implementation dates and on LIS technical issues
Expertise in Laboratory Information System software
Expertise in HL-7 standards, interfaces, and communication
Expertise in report development from LIS
Responsible for coordinating the training program for LIS users
Responsible for implementing LIS security measures in accordance with state and federal laws, including HIPAA/HITECH regulations and document system history.
Assists in the execution of the testing plans and the validation of the proper operation of the LIS and any interfaced systems or instruments
Manages the integration of LIS, any lab instruments and/or peripheral lab equipment with reference labs
Utilizes expertise and relationships with vendors to troubleshoot and address various system issues, ensuring any changes do not adversely affect the LIS or laboratory operations
Evaluates and recommends system product enhancements, capabilities, and upgrades and revises the system to ensure efficient laboratory workflow
Oversees LIS maintenance activities
Provides LIS on call/after-hour support
Plans and manages project assignments, of varying scope, independently
Must have experience with Orchard system LIS
Must have experience with TempTrak devices is recommended
Other Job Functions
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Travel to all facility locations as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Ability to work off-hours and on call when required
Up to 20% overnight travel
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Basic Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of LIS management experience in a clinical setting plus a minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
Strong demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated commitment to strong customer service objectives
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders from many disciplines both internally and externally
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with HIPAA/HITECH regulations
Experience Developing, coordinating, and implementing system changes and upgrades, preferred
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills required
System integration knowledge required
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Visio, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Experience bringing projects and tasks to successful conclusion
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, related Information Technology degree or 4 years equivalent experience SQL knowledge and experience including report writing
Experience with bench scale interfaces and macros
Software quality assurance testing, troubleshooting and validation experience
Essential Job Functions
Provides guidance regarding Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA ’88) regulations, COLA, and DNV accreditation standards
Directs development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of LIS programs, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Serves as LIS subject matter expert, high-level point of contact for the LIS vendor and vendors of interfaced instruments
Work with IT team members, vendors, and customers to coordinate project plans including timetables, testing, training, implementation dates and on LIS technical issues
Expertise in Laboratory Information System software
Expertise in HL-7 standards, interfaces, and communication
Expertise in report development from LIS
Responsible for coordinating the training program for LIS users
Responsible for implementing LIS security measures in accordance with state and federal laws, including HIPAA/HITECH regulations and document system history.
Assists in the execution of the testing plans and the validation of the proper operation of the LIS and any interfaced systems or instruments
Manages the integration of LIS, any lab instruments and/or peripheral lab equipment with reference labs
Utilizes expertise and relationships with vendors to troubleshoot and address various system issues, ensuring any changes do not adversely affect the LIS or laboratory operations
Evaluates and recommends system product enhancements, capabilities, and upgrades and revises the system to ensure efficient laboratory workflow
Oversees LIS maintenance activities
Provides LIS on call/after-hour support
Plans and manages project assignments, of varying scope, independently
Must have experience with Orchard system LIS
Must have experience with TempTrak devices is recommended
Other Job Functions
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Travel to all facility locations as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Ability to work off-hours and on call when required
Up to 20% overnight travel
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