Job Summary

We are searching for a Laboratory Systems Analyst II -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will manage all phases of a system implementation and or upgrade projects for Epic Beaker and other lab information systems.You will also participate in reviewing and recommending improvements to system use for operations or process control. You will be involved in assessment and modification of systems configuration, testing, debugging, and documenting changes to applications. Additional responsibilities include consultation with customers, workflow assessment relative to system use, administration, documentation, and quality assurance related to application deployment and use.

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Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and direction to end users (EU) and departmental leadership on workflow design and revision, process improvement, quality, and safety that can be realized with appropriate implementation of LIS functionality
• Assist Pathology leaders in understanding LIS configuration options and potential impact on operational efficiency and quality
• Assist Epic staff with application configuration, Epic-LIS interface design, and maintenance and laboratory orders and results reporting within the institutional electronic health record (EHR)
• Provide direction and consultation for reporting, updating and modification of results and other laboratory related information transmitted to the EHR in support of clinical care
• Prepare written reports and manage meetings related to Pathology LIS projects
• Use report writing tools, and where necessary SQL or other programming languages to extract and format data from LISs needed for quality, operational and other purposes within Pathology
• Provide support for the range of peripheral devices used in conjunction with the full range of applications used within Pathology for clinical computing
• Assist TCH IS personnel and vendors with installation and configuration of said devices when appropriate

Qualifications

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, nursing, biology, medical laboratory technology, or other healthcare or another general studies field required
• EPIC LIS experience
• Application configuration experience
• 5 years’ experience in information systems management required

Company Profile

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org. At Texas Children’s Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.