Clinical System Analyst

Medasource; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology firm is seeking a Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Analyst for an onsite position in Nashville. The role involves analysis, maintenance, testing, and support of Laboratory Information Systems. Candidates should have a High School diploma or higher with 2–4 years of relevant experience, including exposure to HL7/interfaces. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. This position is critical for ensuring compliance and optimizing workflows in clinical environments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with applicable experience, OR Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–4 years of LIS, EHR, or clinical informatics experience.
• Preferred: Exposure to HL7/interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, maintenance, testing, and support of Laboratory Information Systems.
• Maintain system software and manage the database for all LIS applications.
• Deliver user training sessions for new staff and workflow changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Customer service abilities

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or higher

Tools

SQL

Reporting tools

Job description

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Analyst

Onsite Position in Nashville, TN market

Job Summary

Performs analysis, maintenance, testing, and support of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS). Supports system software, database activities, user workflows, training, auditing, reporting, and downtime procedures.

• Maintains system software and manages the database for all LIS applications
• Monitor LIS health including error logs, interface queues, and analyzer connectivity.
• Perform configuration updates such as print routing, label templates, reference ranges, and test dictionary fields.
• Troubleshoot workstation, printer, and instrument connectivity issues.
• Run LIS queries and metrics to support quality, workflow monitoring, or leadership needs.
• Perform data integrity tasks such as resolving duplicate records and correcting mapping issues.
• Tests and evaluates potential solutions for reports, queries, and upgrades prior to final implementation
• Execute structured test scripts for upgrades, patches, and build changes.
• Validate accuracy and formatting of reports and queries before release.
• Compare pre‑and post‑change functionality to identify regressions or workflow impacts.
• Document all validation results and elevate findings when needed.
• Participate in change control processes for LIS updates.
• Performs auditing and testing of software applications
• Conduct LIS user‑access audits and ensure security compliance.
• Audit workflow accuracy including critical value actions and autoverification.
• Generate audit logs required for CAP/CLIA regulatory compliance.
• Review system performance and identify trends requiring configuration adjustments.
• Implements policies and procedures for operation, maintenance, downtime, and disaster recovery of LIS
• Maintain and update downtime procedures and related documentation.
• Participate in downtime drills and capture corrective actions.
• Perform post‑downtime validation and reconcile discrepancies.
• Support updates to LIS‑related SOPs and operational policies.
• Delivers training and acts as a consultant to users of LIS
• Provide end‑user troubleshooting and workflow support.
• Deliver user training sessions for new staff and workflow changes.
• Maintain training materials, job aids, and quick‑reference guides.
• Partner with lab leadership to identify workflow optimization opportunities.
• Generates reports to assist with management, quality control, performance improvement, and utilization of LIS
• Build routine and ad‑hoc reports based on operational needs.
• Validate report logic and verify data accuracy.
• Prepare scheduled dashboards or metrics for leadership review.
• Analyze report trends to identify workflow delays, bottlenecks, or QC issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with applicable experience, OR Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–4 years of LIS, EHR, or clinical informatics experience.
• Preferred: Exposure to HL7/interfaces and basic SQL or reporting tools.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and customer service abilities.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a clinical environment.

Work Conditions

On‑site role in laboratory/clinical areas. Follows Standard Precautions and uses PPE as required.