Laboratory Analyst

2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Analyst responsible for integration solutions between Epic and other systems. The role involves developing HL7 specifications, documenting workflows, and collaborating with department leadership. Candidates should have an associate degree or relevant experience in healthcare.

Certification with integration engines is desired, while Epic certification is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring efficient interface development and support.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or three to five years of computer programmer/analyst experience working in healthcare.
• Training and certification with integration engines such as Lyniate, InterSystems, Rhapsody, Iguana, or Mirth Connect are desired.
• Epic certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HL7 specifications for all required interfaces.
• Document integration workflows for all states.
• Design, test, and document operating procedures; maintain and document programs.

Skills

Integration solutions development

HL7 specifications

Troubleshooting applications

Collaboration with department leadership

Education

Associate Degree or 3-5 years of experience in healthcare

Tools

Lyniate (Corepoint)

InterSystems

Rhapsody

Iguana

Mirth Connect

Job description

Location: Nyack, New York

Department: Laboratory Work

Shift: Day (MON-FRI, 8 AM-4:30 PM, 8 HOURS per day, 40 hours per pay period)

Pay Rate/Range: $85,000 - $106,000

Job Summary

This position is responsible for designing and implementing integration solutions between Epic and other systems. The Laboratory Analyst will be involved in the full life cycle of interface development including requirements gathering, build, test, go‑live, and production support. The Laboratory Analyst will use strong technical skills and business understanding to solve issues related to the health system interface(s).

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain HL7 specifications for all required interfaces.
• Document integration workflows for all states.
• Develop software and execute test plans.
• Create computer applications and design output to support hospital departments, automating routines for time and error savings.
• Enhance and modify data entry procedures and interface specifics for existing and new applications.
• Design, test, and document operating procedures; maintain and document programs.
• Stay current on computer hardware, software, and networking developments and recommend improvements.
• Assist with validation testing for upgrades and IT changes.
• Implement new test changes and upgrade implementations.
• Review and update Epic testing/specimen requirements to align with procedures.
• Troubleshoot applications and system problems reported by operations or users.
• Attend Epic training and attain certification within nine months of hire.
• Collaborate with laboratory department leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or three to five years of computer programmer/analyst experience working in healthcare.
• Training and certification with integration engines such as Lyniate (Corepoint), InterSystems, Rhapsody, Iguana, or Mirth Connect are desired.
• Epic certification is preferred.
• Ability to relate well to all types of people and act in a supportive and positive manner.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.