LIS Systems Engineer

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks a Laboratory Information Systems specialist to generate, modify and maintain LIS and hospital information systems. The role focuses on CAP-standard compliance, system development, and cross-system integration.

Responsibilities include directing LIS standards, overseeing development and maintenance, evaluating new technologies, training staff, and ensuring integration with other DHR systems.

Qualifications

• At least three years of laboratory training and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the ASCP or equivalent specialty certification required within 12 months of hire date.
• Experience in high complexity testing required (strongly preferred)
• The ideal candidate must be self-directed and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs LIS regarding CAP standards for SOPs, Interfaces, Data Retrieval & Preservation, System Maintenance, Auto-verification, and System Security.
• Plans and directs development, implementation and modification of information storage and retrieval systems, OS, large application systems, and remote access software.
• Oversees prioritization, planning, operational and maintenance functions of LIS and projects.
• Assists in evaluating, selecting, and implementing new technologies and development tools for application development.
• Creates and implements testing standards for development, documentation and validation.
• Manage the development of documentation, policies, and procedures relating to LIS.
• Directs the creation of technical reports, manuals, and memoranda describing the use of current programming systems.
• Participate in training and teaching staff as appropriate for the LIS department.
• Ensure current and future laboratory systems integrate with other appropriate DHR systems.
• Works closely with hospital’s information service department to assure laboratory information is disseminated as needed
• Required to participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

LIS experience

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in chemical/physical/biological science or medical technology

ASCP certification or equivalent within 12 months

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks a Laboratory Information Systems specialist to generate, modify and maintain LIS and hospital information systems. The role focuses on CAP-standard compliance, system development, and cross-system integration.

Responsibilities include directing LIS standards, overseeing development and maintenance, evaluating new technologies, training staff, and ensuring integration with other DHR systems.