Analyst, Laboratory Information Systems

Job title: Analyst, Laboratory Information Systems

Job description: Analyst, Laboratory Information Systems
Royal Columbian Hospital, LM Labs
$32.64/hr – $40.69/hr

The Analyst, Laboratory Information Systems, is responsible for maintaining, testing, and validating the assigned laboratory information systems. Investigates and corrects laboratory system errors and provides staff training as required by the LIS Coordinators. Works with other LIS Analysts and receives guidance and direction from the LIS Coordinators. Required to work at various sites across the Lower Mainland Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

What you’ll do

• Maintains, tests, and validates the laboratory information system as prioritized by the administrative leader in collaboration with the LIS Coordinators; maintains the laboratory information system through methods such as analyzing error logs and audit reports; identifies problems and brings to the attention of the LIS Coordinators, as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of databases for the laboratory information systems.
• Maintains patient information systems including specific activities such as; demographic updates, patient merges, and other visit/episode changes. Maintains system’s tables for quality and accuracy as well as performing regular updates.
• Provides services to medical technologist by correcting related LIS errors and problems; refers unresolvable problems to the LIS Coordinator or appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the development of changes and enhancements to the laboratory information systems as required to ensure the systems are consistent with current medical laboratory practice requirements.
• Assists in program testing for new or revised laboratory information systems. Assists with the preparation of detailed implementation plans and works towards on time completion of system implementation tasks.
• Assists with the installation of system interfaces and equipment, in collaboration with other teams.

What you bring

• Graduation from a recognized program in Medical Laboratory Science and certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Three (3) years recent, related experience as a Laboratory Technologist including recent, related involvement in LIS maintenance and testing.
• Diploma in Information Technology or related field supplemented with courses in communications and/or customer service, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Casual Opportunity
$32.64/hr – $40.69/hr
Royal Columbian Hospital
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Work Days: Rotating
Hours of Work: Rotating

What we do

Lower Mainland Laboratories is a service of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), responsible for providing public laboratory services throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Hospital-based laboratories in Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Providence Health Care and PHSA provide both inpatient and outpatient laboratory services. These specialty laboratories provide a variety of reference and specialized testing.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # CAS-2349190
Work Site 330 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC
Job Type Casual, Part-Time
Salary/Rate $32.64 – $40.69 / Hour
FTE 0.01
Hours of Work Rotating
Work Days Rotating
Expiry Date 03-Feb-2021

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Expected salary: $32.64 – 40.69 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:30:27 GMT