Laboratory Information Systems Specialist
Primary Location Renton, Washington
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1351470 Date posted 04/25/2025
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Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, performs various duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the LIS, as well as performs special functions, e.g. interface testing.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develops staff training materials for upgrade training and for new employee training. Assist with the actual training classes. Develops methods to assure employee annual competency in computer operations.
- Maintain Point-of-Care Testing program.
- Assists in developing LIS reports to meet the needs of laboratory supervisors and managers.
- Assists with day-to-day file build of new tests, calculations, etc Supports laboratory supervisors in maintenance and creation of tests for their departments.
- Works with the LIS Program Manager and IT resources to develop and validate interfaces between LIS and provider EMRs. Performs and documents system validations for LAB upgrades. Assists department supervisors in validating new instrument interfaces, including developing the translation tables and validating auto\-verification.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience as an MT/MLS or MLT\-HEW in a clinical or pathology laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC) or other laboratory accrediting agency.
Education
- Bachelors degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory sciences or health care related field.
License, Certification, Registration
- Medical Technologist Certificate required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of concepts, principles and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization sufficient to provide advisory, inspection, training and problem-solving services on specific projects, programs or functions.
- Ability to adapt, implement, and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
- Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member and effectively complete assignments.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience working with either SUNQUEST, BEAKER or CERNER LIS.
Primary Location: Washington,Renton,Renton Administration - Adams
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 06:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Renton Admin Adam - Rnl Othr-Laboratory Info Svcs - 1130
Pay Range: $37.59 - $48.65 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Submit Interest
