Information Systems Support Technologist Intermediate
Geisinger
Danville, PA
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Danville, PA
POSTED
3 days ago
Supports Medical Laboratories in the development and maintenance of all Laboratory Information Systems. Functions as a member of the Laboratory Information System support team providing 24-hour-a-day 7-day-a-week technical support as appropriate.
Job Duties
+ Assists with the development and maintenance of the laboratory information system.
+ Performs file maintenance and updates software as requested.
+ Verifies that all data has been entered correctly.
+ Provides the IS Help Desk with support as appropriate.
+ Assists in the testing and verification of software provided in periodic software releases.
+ Assists in the testing of any software changes prior to those changes being installed in the production area.
+ Aids in the verification of reports as to completeness and accuracy before releasing into the production area.
+ Develops and runs ad hoc reports as required; meets the requestors needs in a timely manner.
+ Monitors, maintains and troubleshoots instrument interfaces.
+ Performs frontline trouble shooting of peripheral devices and all applications.
+ Aids in the diagnosis and prevention of errors and notifies the appropriate individuals.
+ Assists in the development of Laboratory Information System policies and procedures for intra-departmental functions.
+ Supports the process of change control maintaining required documentation and assuring communication with lab and non-lab users of the Laboratory Information System and associated systems.
+ Participates in computer orientation, training and in-service programs for all levels of laboratory personnel.
+ Provides similar services for other users as required.
+ Participates in operational development assuring trouble-free interfacing between the Laboratory Information System and other hospital and clinical information systems.
+ Assists in supporting medical laboratory outreach activity including maintenance of reference lab interfaces and production and distribution of ad hoc reports as required.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
ASCP Certification as Medical Scientist or Medical Technologist preferred.
*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).
Position Details
+ Supports Medical Laboratories in the development and maintenance of all Laboratory Information Systems. Functions as a member of the Laboratory Information System support team providing 24-hour-a-day 7-day-a-week technical support as appropriate.
+ Assists with the development and maintenance of the laboratory information system.
+ Performs file maintenance and updates software as requested.
+ Verifies that all data has been entered correctly.
+ Provides the IS Help Desk with support as appropriate.
+ Assists in the testing and verification of software provided in periodic software releases.
+ Assists in the testing of any software changes prior to those changes being installed in the production area.
+ Aids in the verification of reports as to completeness and accuracy before releasing into the production area.
+ Develops and runs ad hoc reports as required; meets the requestors needs in a timely manner.
+ Monitors, maintains and troubleshoots instrument interfaces.
+ Performs frontline trouble shooting of peripheral devices and all applications.
+ Aids in the diagnosis and prevention of errors and notifies the appropriate individuals.
+ Assists in the development of Laboratory Information System policies and procedures for intra-departmental functions.
+ Supports the process of change control maintaining required documentation and assuring communication with lab and non-lab users of the Laboratory Information System and associated systems.
+ Participates in computer orientation, training and in-service programs for all levels of laboratory personnel.
+ Provides similar services for other users as required.
+ Participates in operational development assuring trouble-free interfacing between the Laboratory Information System and other hospital and clinical information systems.
+ Assists in supporting medical laboratory outreach activity including maintenance of reference lab interfaces and production and distribution of ad hoc reports as required.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist preferred.
*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).
Additional Job Description
+ 8am-4:30pm
+ Less than 25%
+ May have to travel to Geisinger facilities
+ Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
+ Epic experience, DI (Data Innovations) experience, Infinity experience
Benefit Highlights: • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
+ Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Associate's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Relevant experience* (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
About the Company
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Geisinger
For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home.
For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.geisinger.org/