Laboratory Informaticist

Laboratory InformaticistThe Laboratory IT Informaticist – Oracle Health (Cerner) PathNet Analyst serves as the primary liaison between the Clinical Laboratory and the Information Technology department. Leveraging prior experience as a Medical Technologist (MT) and deep expertise in Oracle Health (Cerner) Millennium PathNet, this role is responsible for the design, configuration, optimization, implementation, and ongoing support of laboratory information systems across the enterprise.The analyst serves as the functional and technical subject matter expert (SME) for Oracle Health PathNet solutions, including General Laboratory, Medical Device Interfaces (MDIs), Point of Care (POC) workflows, specimen collection, result management, and integrated laboratory workflows. This position partners closely with laboratory leadership, pathology, nursing, physicians, revenue cycle, and IT teams to ensure laboratory workflows align with operational best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals while improving efficiency, quality, and patient safety.Key ResponsibilitiesFunctional & Operational LeadershipServe as the primary SME for Oracle Health (Cerner) Millennium PathNet laboratory applications.Design, configure, build, test, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize Oracle Health PathNet workflows supporting:General LaboratoryBlood Bank (support and exposure; build experience preferred)MicrobiologyAnatomic PathologySend-out and reference laboratory workflowsSupport complete laboratory workflow lifecycle including:Order entry and routingLab Collect workflowsNurse Collect workflowsPoint of Care (POC) specimen collectionRecollection workflowsSpecimen labeling and trackingResult reportingResult correction and audit workflowsCollaborate with laboratory leadership to standardize workflows and improve operational efficiency.Serve as liaison between Laboratory Operations, Nursing, Pathology, Revenue Cycle, Clinical Operations, and Information Technology.Oracle Health PathNet Configuration & Technical SupportConfigure, maintain, and optimize Oracle Health PathNet modules including:General Laboratory buildResult reporting structuresAuto-verification rulesMedical Device Interfaces (MDIs)Reference laboratory routingCompendium managementProvide advanced troubleshooting and support for laboratory information system (LIS) issues with minimal disruption to laboratory operations.Manage and support interfaces between Oracle Health/Cerner Millennium and:Laboratory analyzersMedical devicesMiddleware applicationsExternal reference laboratoriesCollaborate with interface teams on:Instrument integrationAnalyzer connectivityDevice validationInterface testingParticipate in Oracle Health system upgrades, optimization initiatives, enhancements, and new implementations.Assist in evaluating and implementing new laboratory technologies, LIS enhancements, and workflow improvements.Point of Care (POC) & Collection Workflow SupportDesign, configure, and support Point of Care testing workflows including:Device connectivityOperator workflowsResult validationResult correctionOptimize laboratory collection workflows including:Lab CollectNurse CollectSpecimen recollectionSpecimen trackingAudit-compliant result correctionCollaborate with Nursing and Laboratory leadership to reduce specimen collection errors, recollect rates, and turnaround times.Regulatory Compliance & Quality ManagementEnsure Oracle Health PathNet configuration complies with:Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH)The Joint Commission (TJC) standardsHospital policies and regulatory requirementsMaintain audit readiness through:Documentation traceabilityResult correction governanceQuality control documentationSecurity and access managementParticipate in regulatory inspections, audits, system validation, and laboratory accreditation activities.Monitor laboratory data integrity, security, and system performance.Project Leadership & Stakeholder CollaborationLead workflow analysis sessions with laboratory leadership and operational stakeholders.Translate laboratory operational requirements into Oracle Health PathNet configuration solutions.Participate in:System implementationsGo-livesUpgradesIntegrated testingUser acceptance testing (UAT)Validation activitiesSupport organizational change management initiatives.Develop and deliver end-user education and training.Create and maintain:System documentationConfiguration documentationStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Workflow diagramsTraining materialsPartner with Revenue Cycle teams to support laboratory charge capture, coding, and billing workflows.Participate in on-call rotation for LIS/EMR support as required.QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Information Technology, Computer Science, or related healthcare field required.Additional coursework or certification in Health Information Technology preferred.Licensure/CertificationASCP MT certification or equivalent preferred.Oracle Health (Cerner) PathNet Certification preferred.ExperienceMinimum of five (5) years supporting Oracle Health (Cerner) Millennium applications.Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist preferred.Direct experience with Oracle Health PathNet General Laboratory build, configuration, implementation, and support.Experience supporting Medical Device Interfaces (MDIs).Experience supporting:Laboratory instrument integrationAnalyzer connectivityMiddlewareReference laboratory interfacesExperience with laboratory implementations, upgrades, optimization projects, and enterprise healthcare systems strongly preferred.Experience supporting multi-hospital or enterprise laboratory environments preferred.Experience supporting laboratory go-lives and instrument validation preferred.Experience supporting Blood Bank, Microbiology, and/or Anatomic Pathology preferred.Knowledge, Skills & CompetenciesExtensive knowledge of clinical laboratory operations and workflows.Advanced Oracle Health (Cerner) PathNet configuration expertise.Strong understanding of:General Laboratory workflowsLab Collect workflowsNurse Collect workflowsPoint of Care testingRecollection workflowsSpecimen managementSend-out and reference laboratory processesResult correction and audit requirementsKnowledge of:<