Laboratory Informatics Analyst Sr.

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.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory Informatics, the Laboratory Informatics Analyst Sr. works with laboratory managers and subject matter experts to document and support optimal data practices within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Coordinates information system best practices between laboratory operations personnel and information management personnel. Efficiently translates laboratory priorities and initiatives to inter-departmental support resources. Develops and maintains laboratory rules and logic within information systems, mainly middleware. Assists with laboratory information system project implementations, including process mapping, testing, scoping and operational support planning. Performs data mining and translations as needed. Assists with report building as needed. 

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Remote: 40/%

Job Responsibilities:

• Practices the informatics process through daily responsibilities defines and reduces complex problems, formulates models and algorithms, develops information systems models, deploys solutions and assesses the impact of these proposals. 

• Develops and implements laboratory information technologies, systems and products. Maintains documentation of system configurations. Provides non-Sunquest/EPIC laboratory application implementation support, technical guidance, and assists for all issues regarding assigned applications. Evaluates system utilization and performance. Participates in system optimization. Assists with the optimization of the performance evaluation and testing upgrades of existing technologies/systems. 

• Works collaboratively with end-users to understand workflows and develop system support, including analysis of business needs and user needs, translation into proper system requirement specifications and documentation of requirements. Participates in completion of user documentation and training procedures. Coordinates and assists in the orientation and training of staff to technology systems, including the development of training materials, training schedule, and competency exam.  

• Serves as a laboratory project resource in the identification, selection and operational management of laboratory information technologies, systems and products that utilize patient and client data to support laboratory practice activities, ensuring compliance with IM policies at all times. Develops and monitors testing scenarios and methodologies to demonstrate system effectiveness. Prepares and maintains documentation on testing plans. 

• Works with clinical laboratory, information management and data