Clinical Applications Analyst: Cerner PathNet
About The Position
CTG is seeking a Cerner Cerner PathNet Analyst to join our team. The Cerner PathNet Analyst will play a key role in supporting and optimizing laboratory information system (LIS) workflows within the Cerner Millennium platform. This role partners closely with clinical laboratory teams, IT staff, and operational leaders to ensure that PathNet functionality aligns with organizational needs, regulatory requirements, and best practices. The analyst is responsible for system configuration, troubleshooting, enhancement planning, and ongoing maintenance of Cerner PathNet modules.
Requirements
- Experience supporting Cerner PathNet or another LIS within a healthcare or laboratory environment.
- Strong understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and terminology.
- Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
- Experience with system configuration, testing, and change management.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
Responsibilities
- System Configuration & Maintenance
- Configure, build, and maintain Cerner PathNet modules, including General Laboratory, Microbiology, Anatomic Pathology, Blood Bank (if applicable), and related components.
- Manage dictionaries, test builds, specimen workflows, rules, and instrument interfaces.
- Support system upgrades, domain migrations, and patch implementations.
- Workflow Optimization
- Analyze laboratory workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
- Collaborate with lab leadership to design and implement optimized processes within PathNet.
- Ensure system configuration supports regulatory and accreditation requirements (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission).
- Troubleshooting & Support
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for PathNet-related issues, including order entry, result reporting, instrument connectivity, and interface errors.
- Work with Cerner support, interface teams, and internal IT to resolve system issues.
- Monitor system performance and proactively address potential problems.
- Project Management & Implementation
- Participate in or lead PathNet-related projects, including new test implementations, instrument integrations, and workflow redesigns.
- Develop and execute test scripts for system validation and change control.
- Assist with go-live planning, support, and post-implementation optimization.
- Training & Documentation
- Create and maintain system documentation, including build guides, workflow diagrams, and change logs.
- Provide training and support to laboratory staff and clinical users.
- Communicate system changes and updates to stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
