Lab and Pathology Clinical Applications Analyst
University of California- Davis Health
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Job summary
UC Davis Health is seeking a senior analyst to lead the administration and optimization of clinical information systems. The role requires deep knowledge of clinical workflows and strong collaboration with healthcare professionals and IT teams to implement, test, and roll out new technologies across departments.
The position emphasizes independent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex projects affecting multiple departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health sciences, information technology, computer science, or related area; or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of clinical practices and principles.
- Ability to gather information from multiple sources and analyze applicability and appropriateness.
- Ability to develop workflows and integrate technology into clinical/workflow settings.
- Proficient in office automation software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and change management skills.
Responsibilities
- 35% - Clinical System Management: oversee and maintain clinical information systems.
- 25% - Clinical Systems Analysis: analyze requirements and translate into system configurations.
- 20% - Technical Project Management: lead projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
- 20% - Process Management: document and optimize clinical workflows and system processes.
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Job description
Job ID: 89122
Location: Sacramento
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Team leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/ problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources, functions with a high degree of autonomy and limited direction. This senior analyst position supports clinical information systems aligned with UC Davis Health goals. This position is responsible for analysis, design, implementation, maintenance and high-level technical support of assigned clinical applications. This position will exercise initiative, originality and judgment in applying established principles and practices to new and unusual problems. Incumbent collaborates with technology infrastructure teams to assess and support application. Collaborates with faculty in the hospital departments and clinics, implementing and supporting specialized, complex distributed clinical information systems and multiple complex ancillary/patient care systems. Incumbent has the responsibility for supporting large, complex and/or unique projects that affect multiple departments and will include product analysis and assessment, recommendation, implementation, testing and roll-out of new technologies. This position required high degree of knowledge in the ancillary/downstream clinical application's life cycle management. Incumbent will perform complex clinical systems problem-solving and frequently conduct analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure.
11/20/2026 by 11:59pm
- Bachelor's degree in health sciences, information technology, computer science, or related area; and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of clinical practices and principles
- Demonstrated ability to gather information from multiple sources and analyze applicability and appropriateness
- Demonstrated ability to develop workflows and integrate technology into clinical or operational workflows.
- Proficient in office automation software (word processing, spreadsheets, visual presentation, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and change management skills to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships
- Epic Beaker AP
- Epic Beaker CP
- Epic Bugsy
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
- Data Innovations
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) preferred, particularly with experience supporting Blood Bank/Transfusion Services workflows.
- Experience working with interfaced/integrated multi-vendor applications.
- Experience supporting, implementing, or optimizing a Blood Bank Information System (BBIS) or similar transfusion management platform, including system configuration, workflow design, testing, validation, and ongoing application support in a regulated clinical environment.
- Experience working with transfusion medicine workflows, including compatibility testing, blood product inventory management, product issue and transfusion documentation, with an understanding of operational processes within a hospital Blood Bank or Transfusion Service.
- Experience supporting interfaces and integrations between BBIS platforms, laboratory information systems, and enterprise EHR environments, including troubleshooting data flow issues, validating results transmission, and ensuring reliable interoperability across clinical systems such as Epic Beaker or other LIS platforms
- Experience supporting clinical laboratory or pathology information systems, including requirements analysis, system build/configuration, workflow optimization, testing, go-live support, and ongoing maintenance of healthcare information systems.
- Experience working with integrated multi-vendor clinical applications, laboratory analyzers, and medical devices, including device connectivity, data transmission, and workflow integration to ensure accurate and timely clinical data exchange.
- Experience participating in complex clinical system implementations, upgrades, or major enhancements, collaborating with cross-functional teams including laboratory leadership, clinical stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors throughout project planning, testing, validation, and go-live activities
- Experience gathering clinical and operational requirements and designing reports or data extracts to support laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, quality monitoring, and clinical decision-making.
- Clinical laboratory experience in a hospital Blood Bank or Transfusion Service, such as experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or related laboratory role, is highly desirable.
- Experience and knowledge of device integration with clinical applications
- Experience with analysis, build, implementation and support of healthcare information systems, workflows, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with clinical information systems or system implementation teams for complex projects and/or application development
- Advanced knowledge of clinical laboratory and transfusion medicine workflows, including blood product management, compatibility testing processes, and regulatory compliance requirements within hospital laboratory environments.
- Advanced ability to analyze complex clinical and operational workflows and translate requirements into effective system configuration, technical solutions, and optimized application workflows.
- Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting and resolving complex application, interface, and integration issues, including the ability to quickly diagnose problems and implement effective solutions in highly integrated healthcare environments.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation requirements impacting laboratory and transfusion systems, including standards from organizations such as the AABB and College of American Pathologists.
- Advanced ability to collaborate with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear communication and ensuring alignment between IT solutions and clinical needs.
- Ability to serve as a technical leader and subject matter resource for assigned applications, providing guidance on system design, enhancements, upgrades, and emerging technologies within the clinical applications environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, and complex project timelines, ensuring successful outcomes across multiple initiatives.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to support system testing, validation, quality assurance, and change management processes in highly regulated healthcare environments.
- 35% - Clinical System Management
- 25% - Clinical Systems Analysis
- 20% - Technical Project Management
- 20% - Process Management
Information Technology Applications supports all missions and strategic goals of UC Davis Health to provide technology solutions for our faculty, staff, patients, and students in support of clinical care, research, education, and community engagement. The departments leverage partnerships with other divisions to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Salary or Pay Range: $8,959.26 - $17,709.72
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: 257
- UC Job Title: CLIN APPLICATIONS PROFL 4 HX
- UC Job Code: 006372
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): M on - Fri, 8am-5pm
- Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165), Rancho Cordova
- Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, or evenings to meet critical deadlines and support mission critical clinical systems. Must be available for 24-hour a day on-call rotation. May require working in clinical and patient care areas. Requires supporting clinical systems in various hospital locations, clinics, and outlying buildings.
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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