LIS ADMINISTRATOR-LABORATORY

Union Hospital•Terre Haute, IN

65d•Onsite

About The Position

LIS ADMINISTRATOR-LABORATORY Union Hospital · Union Hospital Terre Haute Terre Haute, IN Technicians, Technologists and Other Clinical 07 - FULLTIME, DAY, 8A-4P Req # 28642 You belong at Union! Why Union? Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years. Our Lab and Information Technology teams play a key role in delivering high-performing, reliable, and secure systems that enable excellent patient care across Union Health. The LIS Administrator is the primary expert overseeing our Laboratory Information Systems. You would ensure all lab applications function reliably, efficiently, and meet regulatory standards. Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department): Expertise in laboratory information systems (LIS) management, including troubleshooting, upgrades, and regulatory compliance. Skills in workflow analysis, process improvement, and technology optimization in a clinical environment. Experience collaborating across Laboratory, IT, and hospital departments to enhance efficiency and quality. Leadership skills in system governance, strategic planning, and technology-driven decision support. Proficiency in training staff on LIS, EHR, and related applications. (Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation Recognized for maintaining high-quality laboratory services through strong system reliability and regulatory readiness. Successfully supports both clinical and anatomic pathology operations along with reference laboratory integrations. Plays a key role in advancing laboratory technology strategy and implementing innovative solutions that support patient care and operational excellence. (Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture Provides comprehensive, hands-on training for LIS, EHR, and all related software applications. Encourages continuous learning with structured onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing staff development. Prioritizes collaboration with Laboratory Leadership, IT teams, and new employees to ensure smooth adoption of systems and workflows. Maintains a supportive environment where new hires receive clear guidance, documentation, and the resources needed to succeed. Essential Job Duties: Troubleshoot LIS issues, manage system upgrades, and ensure regulatory compliance across clinical, anatomic, and reference lab systems. Monitor systems status, interfaces, errors, and messages; document maintenance activities for compliance. Develop policies, guidelines, metrics, and templates that support laboratory quality and efficiency. Lead implementation, operation, and maintenance of laboratory applications. Collaborate with Laboratory teams and IT to support technology improvements and strategic initiatives. Serve as the primary liaison to IT and the lead trainer for LIS/EHR systems. Manage daily operations of lab applications and oversee components of software life cycle including design, testing, change management, and communication. Participate in departmental and technology-related meetings and projects. Assist with capital and asset management oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification or eligibility required.
Strong understanding of clinical operations and workflows within healthcare systems.
Experience organizing and leading projects of various sizes and complexities.
Demonstrated ability to innovate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Background in supporting laboratory systems in a regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cerner PathNet and Millennium preferred.
Additional LIS or EHR system training (Cerner, etc.) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot LIS issues, manage system upgrades, and ensure regulatory compliance across clinical, anatomic, and reference lab systems.
Monitor systems status, interfaces, errors, and messages; document maintenance activities for compliance.
Develop policies, guidelines, metrics, and templates that support laboratory quality and efficiency.
Lead implementation, operation, and maintenance of laboratory applications.
Collaborate with Laboratory teams and IT to support technology improvements and strategic initiatives.
Serve as the primary liaison to IT and the lead trainer for LIS/EHR systems.
Manage daily operations of lab applications and oversee components of software life cycle including design, testing, change management, and communication.
Participate in departmental and technology-related meetings and projects.
Assist with capital and asset management oversight.