Information Technology, Laboratory Information System Manager, Day Shift at Healthcare Connections, Inc. in Charlottesville, Virginia

Job Description:

Position & Client Overview:

Our client, a 622-bed teaching hospital, is currently looking for an LIS manager to oversee day to day operations of the lab's Laboratory Information System on the day shift.


Salary Range: $81,000-120,000


Along with a competitive salary, this teaching hospital offers health insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off. They also offer a benefit for child and elder care, talent development services, and wellness benefits, proving they support the happiness and health of their employees and their families.


Nestled along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville boasts world-renowned historic sites, scenic parks and waterways for outdoor adventures, fun activities for families, vibrant arts and culture, great shopping spots, guided tours as well as accessible experiences for visitors with different abilities and needs. Delight in the finest restaurants, attend events, stroll the brick-lined Downtown Mall or taste fruits and wine at more than 30 orchards and vineyards. Apart from its picturesque setting, Charlottesville also serves as the economic, cultural, and educational center of a multi-county region in Central Virginia. Virginia is for you!


Job Summary:

• The Laboratory IS Program Coordinator will facilitate communication, integration and problem solving with Beaker/Lab IT and community health teams and will be responsible for supporting the laboratory management team in coordinating select laboratory IS projects, upgrades, workflow improvements and other support functions. This role will ensure the laboratory is in accordance with all regulatory agencies and ensure all required documentation is in order and available to auditors. Additionally, the Laboratory IS Program Coordinator will participate in organizational and lab- based quality improvement and compliance activities and reports to the Laboratory Billing and Compliance Program Manager.
• Acts as lab liaison to ensure teams work to standardize workflow, reference ranges and test menus.
• Creates, communicates, and maintains project reports.
• Partners with Lab Beaker and laboratory teams for middleware/software updates and reference lab builds by ensuring lab teams are informed, testing is completed and appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Ensures all regulatory requirements are met and documented, i.e., calculations, interface verification, auto-verification rules, etc.
• Participates in team, project, and department meetings.
• Identifies solutions to complex clinical, business directives, or implementation impediments.
• Provides consultative services to customers and technologists as to the workflow processes and incorporation of technology solutions.
• Solves production and maintenance problems, documents process and creates action plans delineating steps and procedures.
• Analyzes tasks and problems;, determining the most efficient and cost-effective method to accomplish work.
• In collaboration with Medical Directors and Lead Techs, implements and modifies test plans for information technology systems including unit and system testing.
• Develops clear, concise training materials for staff across laboratory and conducts customer educational sessions.
• Executes comprehensive testing plans to verify critical clinical or business outputs and system integrity.
• Prepares standard operating procedures and policies.
• Documents and prioritizes issues with vendors; stays current with vendor trends, strategic plans and technology.
• Schedules loading bundles and fixes with vendor, systems group and customers.
• Examines techniques in use and determines appropriate changes to effect improvements, reduce costs and enhance internal operational business processes.
• Demonstrates ongoing dedication to expanding clinical and business expertise and applies new skills and knowledge.
• Maintains updates on Laboratory webpage.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or Information Systems or combination of the above. Graduate degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification
• Five (5) years of leadership experience in a complex health environment and experience in laboratory middleware, software and/or hardware preferred
• Project Management trained and certified preferred

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.


HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND Apply Now