What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Information System position at Centers Health Care?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled
LIS Analyst
to support, maintain, and optimize our
Laboratory Information System (LIS)
. The LIS Analyst will serve as a critical liaison between the IT department, laboratory staff, and vendors, ensuring efficient and compliant operations within the clinical laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support the Orchard Enterprise LIS and associated laboratory software applications.
- Configure and manage laboratory test builds, interface setups, result reporting, and instrument connectivity.
- Act as a liaison between laboratory users, IT teams, and system vendors for updates, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, workflows, and change control procedures.
- Monitor LIS system performance, ensure data integrity, and maintain security compliance.
- Support LIS-related projects including upgrades, new module implementations, and integration efforts.
- Provide training and ongoing support to laboratory and clinical staff regarding LIS functionality and enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CAP, CLIA) in all system configurations and data handling.
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours system issues as needed.
- Demonstrate self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
- Utilize SQL tools to develop and generate ad hoc reports for data collection, interfaces, and lab operations.
- Integrate the LIS with other healthcare systems (e.g., EHRs) and connect it with laboratory instruments.