Clinical Application Analyst - Epic Sunquest

Deaconess Health System•Evansville, IN

48d•$59,717 - $149,219•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Clinical Application Analyst - Epic Sunquest to join our Digital Technology Services (DTS) team at Deaconess Health System. In this role, you will support and enhance laboratory operations through the administration, configuration, and optimization of Epic Sunquest and related Laboratory Information Systems (LIS). You will play a key role in ensuring that technology solutions meet clinical and operational needs, improve efficiency, and advance patient care. The Clinical Application Analyst - Epic Sunquest will utilize their expertise in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Epic Sunquest to perform moderately complex systems administration, configuration, and applications build. This role serves as a resource for implementing technical solutions to meet customer and operational needs, supporting existing third-party laboratory applications, and participating in new project development and optimization initiatives. You will collaborate closely with DTS team members, laboratory staff, and other stakeholders to conceptualize functionality, define data structures, and develop specifications that align with operational workflows and customer expectations. This role may also include reviewing servers supporting non-Epic clinical applications for security vulnerabilities and coordinating appropriate remediation, including Windows patching and registry updates. The Analyst will serve as a mentor to other Analysts and Clinician Analysts and will be assigned to one or more Epic modules depending on their area of expertise.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Laboratory Science, or a related field - Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting Laboratory Information Systems or clinical applications - Required
Understanding of clinical laboratory workflows, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a related field - Preferred
Experience with Epic Sunquest or similar laboratory systems - Preferred

Responsibilities

Configure, build, and maintain Epic Sunquest applications and related LIS systems to support laboratory workflows and ensure data integrity.
Provide tiered support for production issues, enhancements, and system upgrades.
Collaborate with laboratory leadership, clinicians, and IT teams to evaluate needs and implement solutions that improve quality and efficiency.
Participate in new system implementations, workflow redesign, and integration projects involving laboratory systems.
Monitor and troubleshoot data interfaces and integration points between Epic Sunquest and third-party applications.
Assist with application server patching, registry updates, and other system security activities as needed.
Document system changes, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
Serve as a mentor to other DTS team members, providing guidance and support for LIS and Epic Sunquest processes.
Maintain compliance with all applicable IT, security, and healthcare regulations.