Lab Information System; LIS Specialist

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

• 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 and downstream systems. Develops and maintains policies, procedures and documentation that pertain to the LIS.

• Develops and implements a strategic plan to accurately forecast LIS expenses. Assists laboratory sections in budget preparation.

• 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.

• 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 and 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.

• 2 years of related information technology and/or management experience.
• Experience with SOFT LIS or 2 years managing a LIS.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Clinical Lab Generalist Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Clinical Lab Specialist Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

• 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.

• Days (United States of America).

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.