Technical Systems Specialist

Technical Systems Specialist at Trinity Health in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the Technical Systems Coordinator, assists in the planning, managing, coordinating, executing and supporting the activities of the regional laboratory information system regarding the clinical laboratory, anatomic pathology, transfusion service, and related programs. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree with Medical Laboratory Science and/or Information Technology background required. In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, 4 years of experience with laboratory information systems, information technology systems, or medical laboratory science is required. Medical Laboratory Science Certification preferred. The following certifications are acceptable: Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Experience with Cerner, Sunquest, and EPIC applications preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Effectively communicates, both verbally and written, with department coordinator, pathologists, system TIS, local site laboratory managers, co-workers, clients, vendors, nurses and clinicians to ensure optimum department performance. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must have experience in human relations, teams, communications, and project management. Under the direction of the department coordinator builds and maintains internal and outreach LIS data bases to include test area, production, interfaces, tickets and reports. Oversees LIS functionality (disk space, billing, interfaces). Collaborates and coordinates between vendor LIS and site personnel in the installation of instrument interfaces for SAHS. Manages outreach CRM and courier dispatch system(s). Develops and manages testing plans for any changes to the LIS or other areas where there is a change in the systems, software, hardware, interfaces, forms, formats, policies, procedures which would impact the LIS or any computer supported functions related to the laboratory. Along with the department coordinator ensures testing plans are performed and accurately reflect functionality of the change. Monitors LIS ticket software (QuickBase) To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account