Job Description

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

As a technical leader in clinical applications, applies advanced professional concepts and extensive industry knowledge to lead and / or work on medium to large projects of broad scope and complexity. The incumbent provides support for all computer and information systems activities of the Pathology Department. Monitors activity and maintains LIS performance and integrity to ensure highest standards of patient care and compliance with all applicable regulations. Incumbent may be required to chair user group and validation committees with technical specialists and physicians across the Health System.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of LIS function and usage
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must have the ability to organize, coordinate and lead meetings involving groups comprised of technical specialists and providers from many medical specialties and support departments.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be willing to participate in 24 hour on-call rotations as a system duty officer
• In-depth knowledge of operations, systems and functions, including planning, design, development, implementation, user support and training, maintenance, quality assurance, and system testing and evaluation.
• General knowledge and familiarity with theory and practice of laboratory medicine
• Beaker AP/CP Certification
• Bachelor's degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple complex tasks and provide good responses to deadline requirements while under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to function as a project leader and project member
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to apply advanced problem-resolution skills to highly complex issues, quickly diagnose problems, develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner
• 5+ years of Beaker experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Knowledge of LIS maintenance, including new test builds
• Experience with EMR/LIS HL7, Instruments, Middleware, and Point of care interfaces
• Experience in digital pathology implementation
• Current California Clinical Lab Scientist or Cytotech License

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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