• Provides leadership & strategic direction for laboratory informatics programs for laboratory services & related projects
• Helps identify the clinical data requirements of the Laboratories across the region
• Help coordinate the advancement of information systems to satisfy these data requirements
• Consults w/ & serves as an interface w/ the laboratory staff & appropriate committees for the purpose of insuring coordination in systems planning, development & implementation between the Laboratory System & KP IT (KPIT) as well as other appropriate external organizations
• Conducts assessments of the laboratory informatics environments, synthesizes pertinent information, & identifies implications for planning & development of clinical services, providing periodic structured environmental assessment & recommendations relative to future direction for informatics for the Laboratory System
• In collaboration w/ Administration & the Clinical Laboratory Staff, responsible for identifying the needs of the Information System for laboratory services, quality management, utilization management, clinical resource management, & performance improvement initiatives
• Conducts ongoing technology assessment of laboratory information systems & products, related to identifying & meeting organizational needs & potential external collaborations
• Provides expertise to other departments in the support of the laboratory information systems, products, & services responsive to current & future needs of the organization
• Advises on all issues related to access & interfaces
• Tracks & advises on industry standards for the clinical needs (CLIA, CAP,FDA etc)
• Serves as liaison w/ the staff & departments for the purpose of integrated support of the installed applications for Clinical & Anatomic Pathology & Genetics areas
• Assists in developing product specifications including the application & functionality of software programs, software vendor requests for proposals, recruitment of vendors, & evaluation of vendor's work
• Assists in monitoring vendor's adherence to specifications, quality, & effectiveness of vendor support
• Collaborates w/ the leadership & departments to provide Informatics requirements in the development of new & enhanced services for the laboratories
• Responsible for budget & staffing for support of laboratory informatics de

• Extensive (five (5) - ten (10) years) managerial experience in a patient care setting involving the use of clinical information programs required.

• Experience working with Laboratory Information system vendors a plus

• Must have prior experience in managing information system budgets

• BS degree in Healthcare Informatics or, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering required

• MS in Healthcare Informatics or, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering preferred

• Clinical licensure preferred

• Must possess strong program skills in order to develop innovative laboratory informatics programs.

• Must be able to analyze and assess needs in informatics programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to provide technical, medical and educational leadership to all staff

• Must be able to communicate effectively the capabilities and limitations of information technology products

• In-depth knowledge and experience in computer use in laboratories preferred

Notes:

• Regional position responsible for Lab Information Systems in SCAL and requires national presence.
• May be required to travel between North Hollywood, Chino Hills & Electronics Place.