Specialist-Laboratory Information Systems - MG Corporate Labs - Baptist Memorial Health

Summary

Integrates medical technology concepts, principles and techniques with computer skills to develop and monitor programs which accurately record, report, and preserve patient data. Plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day activities of the Laboratory Information Systems (L.I.S.) and coordinates these activities in cooperation with the Laboratory Director and Manager. Assures efficient and effective general management of the L.I.S. by appropriate resource utilization, using appropriate assessment techniques, taking corrective action, and providing essential education and training for personnel; assists in the operation of the Laboratory by using total quality management and performance and process improvements; assures effective L.I.S. financial management by adhering to budgetary goals/plans and purchasing policies. This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services. Incumbent is under the administrative direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, and works in conjunction with Laboratory Managers and is responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week or otherwise scheduled hours including call back as required. This position assists with LIS operations throughout BMG and must be able to effectively monitor and appropriately coordinate for 60+ locations. This includes informatics and technical setups for locations with labs as well as coordination of samples sent from clinics without a on-site lab to an appropriate reference lab.

Responsibilities

1.Integrates medical technology concepts, principles and techniques with computer skills to develop and monitor programs which accurately record, report, and preserve patient date.

2.Plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day activities of the Laboratory Information Systems (L.I.S.) and coordinates these activities in cooperation with Lab Director and Lab Managers.

3.Provides essential orientation, education and training for personnel for Laboratory Information System.

4.Assures effective L.I.S. financial management through monitoring of charge system,
assisting in investigation of billing issues, and adhering to budgetary goals/plans and
purchasing policies.

5.Provides leadership through communicating the BMH vision/values, coaching, monitoring, counseling, and support of departmental policies and goals.

6.Works, as need, as a Medical Technician to assure timely, accurate, and appropriate performance of testing and reporting of results by resolving technical problems efficiently and effectively to ensure quality patient outcomes.

.7.Assures Laboratory Information System Policies and Procedures are in compliance with hospital and regulatory agencies (CLIA, COLA, JCAHO, FDA, etc.) to maintain quality outcomes.

8.Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

A.Completion of an AMA approved program for Medical Technology or Medical Technician or

B.Medical Technologist or Medical Technician Certification

C.BS in IT or health related field

Experience

Minimum: Three years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Preferred: Three years of laboratory information systems experience preferred. Five years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: State Licensures and/or National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations

Special Skills

Proven combination of experiences that demonstrate knowledge of laboratory clinical practices, laboratory regulations and information systems.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 13758 - Specialist-Laboratory Information Systems
Facility: BMG - Corporate
Department: MG Corporate Labs
Category: Laboratory & Pathology
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area