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FTE

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

The Laboratory Informatics Specialist has expertise in both clinical lab operations and laboratory systems and is responsible for overseeing the operation of informatics in the clinical lab. Oversight includes implementing new systems and upgrades, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, training and coaching staff on using systems and monitors and evaluates performance of systems and users, and managing projects to improve department operations and use of systems. In addition, serves as liaison to IS department and participates on lab informatics user groups and on interdepartment teams focused on effective use of IT in clinical areas and ancillary services.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree, preferably in clinical laboratory science, or related field of study

2. Three (3) years of experience working in acute hospital as clinical laboratory scientist /medical technologist or equivalent. Prior lead, information systems, and/or project management experience preferred

3. Demonstrates understanding of overall lab operations, workflow, and administration including basic knowledge of charge and revenue regulations for hospital laboratories.

4. Proficiency in medical terminology

5. Computer proficient in office software and working knowledge of operating systems and clinical systems. SoftLab, Soft MIC, and EPIC experience preferred

6. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when necessary to complete tasks.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

1. Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license preferred

2. Technologist or Specialist certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred

3.Cerner CoPath experience is required

4.Epic Beaker preferred

Salary Range:

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.