Job Description

Laboratory Applications Technical Analyst

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 23-32592
Type: Regular Full-Time
Holladay Park campus

Overview

At Legacy, we strive every day to make life better for others. With your expert knowledge of laboratory clinical functions, laboratory information systems (lis) and ability to lead complex information system application projects, you will help us to create the safest and most welcoming environment for those we treat. Together, we will follow the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

This is a hybrid-remote position - incumbents, who reside in Oregon or Washington only, will work primarily remote / at home. There are instances where working from our Holladay Park campus in Portland is required. Must have access to a reliable broadband internet connection to connect to Legacy\xe2\x80\x99s VPN. This position may require initial training and orientation to be site-based, before transitioning to the hybrid schedule.

The job duties performed by this position require in depth knowledge of and experience with lis applications. In particular, experience with Cerner Millenium is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Applications Technical Analyst applies in-depth knowledge of the functional and technical aspects of laboratory business, clinical, and technical application systems to define and implement solutions in those systems. Instructs, directs and checks the work of other staff on projects. Acts as key interface with users, Laboratory Services management, Laboratory Services staff and Information Resources staff to anticipate and resolve problems. Functions as a technical expert in one or more highly specialized phases of Laboratory Information System (LIS) analysis. Serves as a liaison between laboratory technical staff and IS staff. Works with Laboratory Services staff to coordinate modification of laboratory and LIS procedures to solve complex information-system problems. Manages and leads system development and installation projects.

Qualifications

Education:
A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, medical technology, computer science, math, or business from an accredited institution is required. Successful completion of an ASCP, AMT, AAB, or CLS accreditation program for medical technology is preferred. CPHIMS certification is preferred.

Experience:
Four years working experience in programming and/or analysis in Laboratory Information Systems required. Prior system implementation experience required. In-depth understanding of a Laboratory Service\xe2\x80\x99s business, applications and technology with a minimum of five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience which can be concurrent with the programming and/or analysis work experience.

Skills:
Thorough understanding of current developments and trends in clinical laboratory business operations and health care information systems.
Demonstrated ability to do systematic, thorough problem solving, and ability to initiate client-problem resolution.
Ability to establish, conceive, and describe systems, designs, flow charts, time schedules, and network requirements.
Competent to work at the technical level of applications systems analysis activities.
Understanding of database concepts and terminology.
Understanding of clinical laboratory technological procedures and systems.
Strong interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a wide range of people. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

LEGACY\xe2\x80\x99S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy\xe2\x80\x99s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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