Laboratory Information System (lis) Administrator (full Time)

Position Summary
Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Information Systems department.

The Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Administrator possesses an in-depth knowledge of laboratory processes, workflows and practices in order to maximize the use of clinical information systems. The role is a champion for electronic medical records / health records. They collaborate with laboratory staff and others in the evaluation, design, development, testing, implementation, changes and training of LIS. They also provide LIS regional support for incidents and problems, and ensure effective operations of the system, and participate as key members of LIS related projects.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
•Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
•Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
•Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
•Employee referral program
•Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
•Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
•"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualfications
•Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program (General)
•Certified and registered as a CSMLS with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
•Four (4) years recent experience comprised of:
•Two (2) years recent related experience in a Laboratory department.
•Two (2) years recent related experience developing, implementing, maintaining and/or supporting clinical Laboratory Information Systems (LIS);
•Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.
•Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of others.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Ability to analyze and deal with problems.
•Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in changing environments.
•Good judgment skills.
•Ability to work well under pressure and on concurrent, multidisciplinary projects.
•Ability to organize and prioritize work.
•Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software and working knowledge of operating systems and clinical systems.
•Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
•Ability and willingness to travel regionally and provincially.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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