Lab Information System (LIS) Specialist

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.

Aids 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.

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

Days (United States of America)

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.