LIS Systems Administrator

The University of Kansas Health System; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a LIS Systems Administrator to support and optimize LIS and related clinical IT systems at the Lenexa/Topeka campuses. The role emphasizes incident response, system monitoring, backups, and vendor coordination to ensure reliable lab information workflow.

Applicants should have a strong LIS background, three+ years in computer science or IT, and experience with file servers and software installations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in LIS environments and healthcare IT.
• Ability to troubleshoot file server hardware and OS problems.
• Experience coordinating networking activities on projects.
• Proficiency in software installation and upgrades.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Function in clinical IT areas including LIS and associated systems.
• Act as LIS help desk resource and provide corrective actions.
• Monitor integrated systems and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Operate master console, document issues, and inform leadership.
• Oversee tape volumes, backups, and offsite transfers.
• Troubleshoot file server hardware and operating systems.
• Install and troubleshoot software applications and upgrades.
• Coordinate with vendors on hardware/software selections.

Skills

LIS Systems

Networking coordination

Security procedures

Troubleshooting

Software installation

Education

High School Graduate

Associates Degree in Computer and Information Science

Tools

Tape backups

Tape drives

File server hardware

Operating system troubleshooting

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

• \"Demonstrates the ability to function in one or more areas of the clinical including: Blood bank, Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular biology, Virology, Computer.
• Acts as a LIS help desk resource.
• Takes corrective actions in as many aspects as possible.
• Monitor integrated systems for abnormal conditions and performs appropriate corrective measures.
• Operates master console by responding accurately to console messages, documents all problems, and keeps management informed of problems that have a serious consequence to the system.
• Oversees or mounts correct tape volumes and ensures correct tapes volumes are sent offsite.
• Reviews backups and operates tape drives, printers and other equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot file server hardware and operating system problems.
• Demonstrates the ability to install file server hardware and operating systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to install and troubleshoot standard and customized software applications.
• Assists in testing as software upgrades are implemented.
• Demonstrates the ability to properly document and respond to trouble calls in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet with vendors and participate in hardware and software selection.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and coordinate the networking activities of a project.
• Demonstrates the ability to ensure security procedures are enforced.
• 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.

Position Title

LIS Systems Administrator

Southlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

• \"Demonstrates the ability to function in one or more areas of the clinical including: Blood bank, Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular biology, Virology, Computer.
• Acts as a LIS help desk resource.
• Takes corrective actions in as many aspects as possible.
• Monitor integrated systems for abnormal conditions and performs appropriate corrective measures.
• Operates master console by responding accurately to console messages, documents all problems, and keeps management informed of problems that have a serious consequence to the system.
• Oversees or mounts correct tape volumes and ensures correct tapes volumes are sent offsite.
• Reviews backups and operates tape drives, printers and other equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot file server hardware and operating system problems.
• Demonstrates the ability to install file server hardware and operating systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to install and troubleshoot standard and customized software applications.
• Assists in testing as software upgrades are implemented.
• Demonstrates the ability to properly document and respond to trouble calls in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet with vendors and participate in hardware and software selection.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and coordinate the networking activities of a project.
• Demonstrates the ability to ensure security procedures are enforced.
• 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.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• \"Demonstrates the ability to function in one or more areas of the clinical including: Blood bank, Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular biology, Virology, Computer.
• Acts as a LIS help desk resource.
• Takes corrective actions in as many aspects as possible.
• Monitor integrated systems for abnormal conditions and performs appropriate corrective measures.
• Operates master console by responding accurately to console messages, documents all problems, and keeps management informed of problems that have a serious consequence to the system.
• Oversees or mounts correct tape volumes and ensures correct tapes volumes are sent offsite.
• Reviews backups and operates tape drives, printers and other equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot file server hardware and operating system problems.
• Demonstrates the ability to install file server hardware and operating systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to install and troubleshoot standard and customized software applications.
• Assists in testing as software upgrades are implemented.
• Demonstrates the ability to properly document and respond to trouble calls in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet with vendors and participate in hardware and software selection.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and coordinate the networking activities of a project.
• Demonstrates the ability to ensure security procedures are enforced.
• 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

• High School Graduate
• Associates Degree in Computer and Information Science
• 3 or more years Experience in Computer Science

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Computer and Information Science
• Technical/Professional Training in Data Processing/Computer Science

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-53514

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.