Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Laboratory Information Systems Coordinator

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Full-timePowell, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
0-2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory or healthcare IT environment is required.
A basic understanding of laboratory workflows and operations is required.
Familiarity with laboratory information system functionality and data management is required.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and security are required.
The ability to follow established protocols and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining and troubleshooting the laboratory information system to ensure accurate and efficient functionality.
Support configuration of laboratory information system settings, including test codes, reference ranges, and result formats, under the guidance of senior staff.
Provide technical support to laboratory staff and other end users for laboratory information system-related issues.
Assist with validating system interfaces between the laboratory information system and laboratory instruments, ensuring proper data transfer and communication.
Help with system upgrades, patches, and installations to maintain system reliability and compliance.
Participate in data entry and updates to the laboratory information system database to align with clinical and regulatory standards.
Prepare and maintain documentation, including procedures and training materials for laboratory information system users.
Collaborate with IT and laboratory teams to address workflow issues and recommend solutions for improved efficiency.
Ensure laboratory information system operations comply with applicable regulations, such as CAP, CLIA, and HIPAA.
Provide basic training to laboratory staff on laboratory information system functionalities and updates.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to laboratory workflows or IT systems is preferred.
The ASCP Medical Technologist certification is preferred.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to support collaboration with diverse teams.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and workflows.

Job Summary

The Lab IS Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, support, and optimization of laboratory information systems (LIS). This position ensures the accurate processing of laboratory data and serves as a liaison between laboratory staff and IT teams. The Lab IS Coordinator provides technical support, troubleshoots system issues, and ensures compliance with laboratory standards and procedures.

Essential Functions

Assists in maintaining and troubleshooting the laboratory information system (LIS) to ensure accurate and efficient functionality.
Supports configuration of LIS settings, including test codes, reference ranges, and result formats, under the guidance of senior staff.
Provides technical support to laboratory staff and other end users for LIS-related issues.
Assists with validating system interfaces between LIS and laboratory instruments, ensuring proper data transfer and communication.
Helps with system upgrades, patches, and installations to maintain system reliability and compliance.
Participates in data entry and updates to the LIS database to align with clinical and regulatory standards.
Prepares and maintains documentation, including procedures and training materials for LIS users.
Collaborates with IT and laboratory teams to address workflow issues and recommend solutions for improved efficiency.
Ensures LIS operations comply with applicable regulations, such as CAP, CLIA, and HIPAA.
Provides basic training to laboratory staff on LIS functionalities and updates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Information Systems, or a related field required
0-2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory or healthcare IT environment required
Exposure to laboratory workflows or IT systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of laboratory workflows and operations.
Familiarity with LIS functionality and data management.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to support collaboration with diverse teams.
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and security.
Ability to follow established protocols and procedures.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and workflows.

Licenses and Certifications

ASCP - Medical Technologist preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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