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Job Description

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems) Application Analyst I- Digital and Technology Partners - Onsite/hybrid

Must be in NY, NJ, CT to be onsite daily. This role is mainly onsite Monday - Friday; some hybrid occasionally.

The Applications Analyst I assists in the analysis, design and preparation of application/system specifications for information systems solutions which address business needs and methods for testing and installing them. Helps in the evaluation of client area application systems/programming requirements and processes (e.g., new, enhancements or maintenance), in the preparation of application system specifications, and in the development, testing and implementation of efficient, cost effective application solutions. They will also perform application support including but not limited to: installation, maintenance, trouble shooting and enhancement. Support the laboratory information system (LIS) under the direction of the Associate IT Director, Dept. of Pathology. Participate in the testing and validation of IT projects with a laboratory component throughout the health system

Qualifications

+ Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

+ 2 years experience in systems analysis or design

Strongly preferred skills:

+ Knowledgeable in HL7 interfaces and message structure.

+ Healthcare experience preferred, including hospital and clinical applications.

+ Familiarity with healthcare workflows and terminology desirable.

+ Strong ability to document testing and troubleshooting results and processes.

+ Working knowledge of a Clinical Pathology laboratory’s practices and terminology is **preferred.**

+ Experience with Sunquest and / or SCC Softlab, Powerpath or other dedicated laboratory information systems is **preferred.**

+ Ability to understand and satisfy all regulatory measures related to Pathology IT practices. (JCAHO, State agencies, FDA, Meaningful Use, ICD10, etc.)

+ Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, IT management, and team members.

+ Familiarity with Crystal Reports and expertise in MS Office applications.

+ Familiarity and understanding of database structure, maintenance and support preferred.

+ Ability to maintain monitoring systems for data and system integrity.

+ Ability to track tasks, and meet timelines and submit status reports to IT Management.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,500.00 - $120,549.77 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

, 286 - DTP Applications and Service Delivery - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Responsibilities

+ This position will support software and coordinate infrastructure and interface support for a suite of clinical ancillary applications including, but limited to, the pathology applications used throughout the MSHS laboratories. This includes Sunquest, SCC Softlab, Powerpath and all associated modules. These systems are used by the various laboratories for ordering, processing, resulting, and reporting on all pathology specimens.

+ Works with client management to identify and specify application requirements.

+ Projects are typically small information systems applications. Formulates logical statements of application system requirements.

+ Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems design considering existing systems, available technology, the capacity and limitations of the equipment, operating time and form of desired results.

+ Participates with client and other IT areas as appropriate throughout the development, testing and installation processes.

+ Assists in the design and implementation of a detailed systems test plan to ensure an accurate and effective product.

+ May assist in the supervision and preparation of logic flow-charting.

+ May assist and help train lower level analysts.

+ Performs related duties as assigned or requested.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67500 - $120549.77 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.