• Job Description

  Req#: JR2023-1904

  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

  Location

  680 Lake Shore Drive

  Job Description

  About the role
  Supports information management needs for the laboratory department and associated departments impacted by the laboratory workflows across the organization through project coordination, applications implementation, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance or enhancements.

  What you’ll do

  • Provides application implementation support, technical guidance, and serves as primary resolution point for all issues regarding assigned applications. May include, but not limited to Beaker, Sunquest Blood Bank.
  • Develops and monitors testing scenarios and methodologies to demonstrate system effectiveness. Prepares and maintains documentation on testing plans.
  • Responsible for test build/maintenance within Beaker and Sunquest Blood Bank.
  • Works in conjunction with the LIS Manager in preparing, reviewing and revising LIS procedures and policies. Maintains and compiles CAP and other accreditation agencies standards. Performs related tasks to remain in compliance with CAP, JCAHO, AABB, and HIPPA regulations.
  • Monitors instrument interface statuses, system processor(s), and hospital system interfaces. May act as a resource to department managers for middleware issues related to Sunquest and Beaker Lab system.
  • Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
  • Position will be primarily remote though there will be needs on occasion to visit the hospital and/or clinics for support.

  Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Health Care field with related training is required.
  • Minimum five years of experience installing/supporting applications laboratory systems (Beaker, Sunquest Blood Bank).
  • Knowledge of HL7 and troubleshooting interfaces (instruments, HIS) preferred.
  • Laboratory experience, especially in the area of Microbiology and Blood Bank preferred.
  • Beaker AP/CP certification required
  • For Epic applications ability to complete certification or accreditation as identified by LIS Manager within six months of enrolling in the first class.
  • Excellent project management skills. Ability to prepare documentation to support established objectives consistent with generally recognized standards.
    

  Education

  Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology (Required)

  Benefit Statement

  For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  Medical, dental and vision insurance

  Employer paid group term life and disability

  Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

  Flexible Spending Accounts

  Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

  403(b) with a 5% employer match

  Various voluntary benefits:

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

  • Tuition assistance

  • Student loan servicing and support

  • Adoption benefits

  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

  • Discount purchasing program

  Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

• About the company

  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children's Memorial Hospital and commonly known as Lurie Children's, is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Chicago, Illinois.

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