Laboratory Systems Analyst I

We are looking for a Laboratory Systems Analyst I ! Pathology Laboratory System Analysts assist in all phases of a system implementation or upgrade projects as well as
production services. Members also participate in reviewing and recommending improvements to system use for operations or process control. Analysts are also involved in assessment and modification of systems configuration, testing, debugging, and documenting changes to applications. Additional responsibilities include consultation with customers, workflow assessment relative to system use, administration, documentation and quality assurance related to application deployment and use. (LIS is
intended to represent all computerized systems utilized by Pathology for clinical services unless otherwise specified.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility A: Systems Analysis & Management

• Provide consultation and direction to end users (EU) and departmental leadership on workflow design and revision, process

improvement, quality and safety that can be realized with appropriate implementation of LIS functionality.

• Assist Pathology leaders in understanding LIS configuration options and potential impact on operational efficiency and

quality.

• Perform maintenance for all assigned systems.
• Review proposed changes to LIS applications to ensure appropriate testing, validation, documentation and order of

precedence for all planned modifications of systems.

• Report system issues and errors to LIS Leadership
• Correct observed system errors as needed.

Responsibility B: System and Instrument Interfaces

• Establish new or maintain existing instrument interfaces as within established timelines as assigned
• Establish new or maintain existing interfaces as within established timelines as assigned

Responsibility C: Project & Task Management

• Execute tasks associated with internal and or collaborative LIS projects involving Pathology, TCH Information Services (IS),

vendors (e.g., reference laboratory), etc.

• Complete project tasks and LIS Requests as delegated by LIS Leadership.
• Utilize available project management tools to manage assigned tasks.
• Escalate issues to leadership in the event assigned projects will fail to meet target dates.
• Prepares accurate and timely status reports for LIS Leadership

Responsibility D: Support Services

• Provide support for the range of peripheral devices used in conjunction with the full range applications used within

Pathology for clinical computing.

• Assist TCH IS personnel and vendors with installation and configuration of said devices when appropriate.
• Assist with client and server software installation and configuration for initial system install and subsequent upgrades.
• Assist in developing training programs and materials/documentation for all user types
• Provide guidance and direction for LIS Liaisons within and across campuses to implement new tests and services in the LISs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of system errors and customer concerns using the established communication

tools.

• Review and respond to LIS support requests submitted through the LIS Hotline or LIS email and, if necessary, forward the

request to the appropriate analyst or escalate to LIS Leadership.
Responsibility E: Reporting

• Assist with development of recurring reports and provide appropriate change management and documentation of

modifications to recurring reports used for clinical and non-clinical purposes.

• Run requested reports as assigned

SHARED ACCOUNTABILITIES
Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary health care operations, particularly in the area of Pathology practice. Familiarity with a

variety of hardware and software environments.

• A working knowledge of the healthcare industry is also required.
• For complete satisfactory performance in this job, the incumbent will have knowledge and experience in project

management and planning, process mapping, presentation, written and verbal communication skills, analytical, and
organizational skills, systems analysis including functional application of systems to clinical settings.

• Critical thinking skills, problem solving ability is essential to be successful in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Prefer Bachelor's Degree Computer science, computer information systems,nursing, biology, medical laboratory technology or other healthcare or general studies field.Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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