Laboratory Information System Coordinator - St. John's Riverside Hospital : Job Details

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. Johns has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. Johns dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. Johns Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Under the direction of the Admin. Laboratory Director and the Medical Director, the Specialist, Laboratory and Pathology Information Systems is responsible for providing on-going support of the LIS and pathology systems and related modules, including system maintenance, functionality, test dictionaries, and interfaces. This individual acts as liaison between the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and all other departments for LIS-related activities. Gathers, compiles, models and validates quality and utilization data to develop statistical reports. Responsible for managing multiple projects, as well as meeting time constraints and expectations.

High School diploma or GED required. Bachelors degree preferred. Prior LIS/Pathology experience/training required. Minimum five years related experience in general laboratory operations is required. Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, physicians and other staff both verbally and in writing.