Remote Senior Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Engineer - All TxO Locations

Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Remote Senior Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Engineer to support all Texas Oncology locations. Some travel is required. Our Information Technology team offers an outstanding family-first team culture. Extremely low turn-over with long-tenured team members. There are opportunities for career development, excellent benefits and perks as well as self-directed daily work. As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. Why work for us? Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers. What does the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Engineer do? Under minimal supervision, provides expertise and skills needed to effectively assists with the support Of LIS applications and LIS infrastructure. Provides technical support in installation and maintenance of LIS hardware and software applications. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Implements, maintains, troubleshoots and resolves problems relating to the flow of laboratory data.
• Tests and analyzes specific lab software upgrades and changes.
• Assist with the management, implementation and training of lab staff on the use of LIS applications.
• Achieves a high level of customer service and communication with our customers.
• Participates in the setup and implementation of lab initiatives requiring LIS support
• Maintains a high level of understanding of the use of lab data in relation to physician practices, patient care, continuum of care ,electronic medical records and clinical research.
• Knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred in Laboratory Sciences

• Minimum of five (5) years' work experience in a laboratory.
• Must have a working knowledge of Orchard products.
• Must have a working knowledge of PC Operations
• Some travel required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interaction internally with corporate and field staff, and externally with outside vendors. Work may require up to 30% travel by air or automobile.