Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Employment Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Days 8 am- 4:30 pm, rotate call coverage

Position Purpose:

Under limited supervision, participates in the design, development and ongoing user support of critical laboratory information systems, specifically, Cerner PathNet. Assumes project leadership to assure customer satisfaction. Is responsible for LIS daily operations, Code upgrades, DB build/maintenance and laboratory billing/revenue capture. Assures that lab billing is current and comprehensive. Serves as the laboratory liaison to TIS and Cerner. Creates reports necessary for Laboratory management.

What you will Do:

• Develops and designs managerial reports to support operational efficiency, procedure counts, revenue, procedures by shift, etc.

• Provides project coordination for personnel assigned to project teams. Coordinates code upgrades, scheduled downtimes, and serves as laboratory liaison to TIS.

• Ensures that assigned projects are completed successfully within established budgets and timelines.

• Is responsible for first-line contact for patient critical LIS issues. Identifies areas of LIS operations amenable to improvement.

• Is responsible for validation, approval, and change management documentation of files, results, reference ranges, chart configurations, abnormal documentation codes, additions, deletions, etc. in BUILD environment and validation post move to PROD.

• Is responsible for laboratory revenue stream.

• Plans, develops, and implements on-going quality assurance monitors for LIS and PathNet systems.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accrediting agencies and Corporate Compliance with respect to the LIS and patient information.

• Designs, implements and evaluates training procedures for new and current users to assure standardization of operational knowledgeable of computer hardware and software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum education requirements of an Associate's Degree but prefer a Bachelor’s degree, in Medical Laboratory Science, Information Technology or similar science.

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years clinical laboratory or information system experience. Previous project management, Cerner PathNet and facilitation experience preferred.

• Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.

• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to build respectful relationships with peers, colleagues, pathologists, physicians, nurse managers and other staff members.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal, problem-solving, coordination, team-building and communication skills.

• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.

• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/siouxland/location/mercyone-siouxland-medical-center) , a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar (https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-primghar-family-medicine) and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital (https://www.mercyone.org/location/dunes-surgical-hospital) in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran