Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Emory Healthcare is seeking a Technical Apps Specialist III – Laboratory Informatics to provide technical leadership for complex laboratory information systems. The role focuses on developing, implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and integrating laboratory applications and infrastructure, including Epic Beaker, middleware, servers, networks, and firewalls. The specialist will also lead testing and validation activities, mentor others, and participate in on-call support.
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance in isolating and solving problems within application systems, interfaces, and middleware infrastructure
- Installs, configurations, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation integrated with Beaker, including interface engines (e.g., Data Innovations, HL7)
- Plans and coordinates programming projects within a particular work group, functioning as a senior programming consultant on advanced computer technology and architecture
- Consults on network and firewall needs for laboratory applications and instruments
- Collaborates with Emory Digital Infrastructure and Integration teams to support Laboratory needs
- Participates in on-call and after-hours support rotations as needed to support critical laboratory operations
- Determines and performs testing methodologies and techniques; adheres to internal controls and standards established for the department
- Leads validation activities, including change control and testing protocols, in accordance with CAP and CLIA regulatory requirements
Skills
- Remote position, however candidates must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin
- * Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university with major course work in computer science, Information Technology, engineering, or equivalent related experience
- * A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in application systems/administration OR 7 years of experience without a degree
- * Prefer proficiency in at least two scripting languages used currently in production
- * Must be able to lead, engage and mentor others to achieve a very high level of application systems availability and integration
- * Must have good business skills. Must be able to lead problem solving efforts when mission critical systems are interrupted
- * Epic Beaker AP and CP Certification/Accreditation highly preferred
- * Hands-on experience with Epic Beaker build and validation
- * Knowledge of laboratory middleware and infrastructure
- * Expertise in Data Innovations or other laboratory interface tools; HL7 experience a plus
- * Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or SQL
- * Knowledge of Windows server administration and maintenance
- * Prior experience in a clinical laboratory or pathology operations setting
- * Experience working within a CAP/CLIA-regulated environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship
- Development programs
- Leadership programs for all types of jobs
- Remote position, however candidates must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
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