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SUMMARY
The LIS Database Administrator is responsible for the reliability, performance, and security of the Laboratory Information System at CellNetix. A strong database background and current technical knowledge are essential criteria. The primary job responsibility is to ensure excellent patient care through maintenance and monitoring of SQL-based report distribution queues. In the current environment there will be a strong dependence on consultants, so excellent vendor and client relationship management skills are also required. As part of a small IT team, willingness to provide backup assistance on general IT tasks will be essential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proactively administer database.
- Plan, implement, and administer interface.
- Maximize efficiency of laboratory operations and processes through continual streamlining of LIS processes.
- Troubleshoot LIS support issues and escalate to vendor support.
- Manage LIS vendors.
- Liaise with LIS data analyst to ensure data integrity.
- Liaise with consultant/contract report writers.
- Design (and assist with creation of) application and management reports.
- Thoroughly document all procedures and processes, and maintain of this documentation.
- Develop and monitor of quality assurance monitors for the LIS product (response time, error logs, downtime tracking, etc.).
- Maintain the LIS portion of the IT Disaster Recovery Plan.
KEY SKILLS
- High level of MSSQL technical ability, especially in reporting and database administration. Ability to write complex stored procedures.
- Knowledge of HL7 interface language.
- Current knowledge of medical industry trends and standards.
- Client/vendor management skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years LIS administration in a pathology environment.
- Experience with IMPAC PowerPath LIS is ideal.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Sciences, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator is ideal.
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