LIS Analyst

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an LIS Analyst to maintain and support the Laboratory Information System infrastructure. The role focuses on implementation, testing, training and documentation for LIS upgrades and changes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (or 5+ years in LIS) and Beaker certification with Epic or equivalent experience. Strong SQL skills, MS Office proficiency and on-call support are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years relevant experience in LIS.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Information Systems, Medical Technology or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with Laboratory Information Systems.
• Beaker - Epic Beams certification or proficiency required within 180 days of hire.
• ASCP MLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and mentors staff and physicians on LIS applications.
• Contributes to system upgrades, enhancements and migrations of LIS.
• Design, install, validate, test, train, document and migrate LIS components.
• Prepare documentation and training for changes; maintain project tracking.
• Generate ad hoc reports using SQL to support lab operations.
• Participate in LIS change management and on-call support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's Degree Information Systems

ASCP MLS certification (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Epic Beaker

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title LIS Analyst Southlake Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: The Laboratory Information System Analyst is responsible for the overall health through maintenance and change management, of the software operating and contributing to the Laboratory Information System infrastructure.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents and physicians for information system applications. Must be able to demonstrate participation and involvement in the implementation of system upgrades, enhancements and new acquisitions of laboratory information systems. This includes but is not limited to design, installation, validation & regression testing, training, documentation and migration. Maintains industry knowledge for all regulations applicable to the laboratory information systems. Contributes to inspection readiness and participates in the preparations leading up to an inspection. Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Assists in the management of billing, the reconciliation of billing issues, report generation, and billing interface viability. Utilizes SQL tools to develop and generate ad hoc reports for data collection, interfaces and other objectives to support day to day operations of the lab. Must be able to demonstrate participation and involvement in the implementation of new and updated database maintenance for the laboratory information systems. This includes but is not limited to the research, design, installation, testing, training, documentation, migration, and troubleshooting of all new and updated software LIS Change requests related to the laboratory information systems. This includes, but is not limited to application, billing, reference lab, instrument and other interfaces. Demonstrates the utilization of the organizational tracking system when conducting these events. Demonstrates the effective and efficient management of all projects to ensure projects are executed accurately, collaboratively and timely for all projects assigned. Participates in LIS on-call rotation and off hours support. Demonstrates the utilization of the organizational tracking system when conducting these events. Maintains the use of change management policies and procedures for the organization and department. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree OR 5 or more years relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree Information Systems, Medical Technology or related computer science 2 or more years of experience working with Laboratory Information Systems

Required Licensure and Certification

Beaker - Epic Systems Corporation certification, accreditation, or proficiency (with certification level score) in assigned Epic application or demonstrated learning of other assigned application. Certification, accreditation or proficiency must be obtained within 180 days of hire and maintained according to Epic's CEE program guidelines in order to be qualified for and maintain occupancy in this role.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP)

Knowledge Requirements

An understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and processes Skilled in the use of Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-57930

R-57930

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.