• Interface Analyst

    Abbott (Charlottesville, VA)


    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

    The Opportunity

    This position works out of a Remote location in the Cardiometabolic and Informatics. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

     

    As the Interface Analyst, you’ll have the chance to work on remote implementation and maintenance of the interface between the RALS data management system and the hospital Laboratory Information System (LIS)

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    + Achieve competency with the RALS data management system to include the RALS-ADT and RALS-LIS Interfaces

    + Based on specifications provided by end-user, tailor the RALS-LIS generic scripts to allow the successful transmission of results to the Laboratory Information System (LIS)

    + Patient ID handling and validation

    + Comment handling

    + Result range and critical handling

    + Single and multi-analyte profile and result handling

    + Customer specific situational requirements

    + Understand the requirements and differences of a terminal emulation interface and an HL7 interface

    + Tailor each interface according to the different LIS requirements

    + Participate in internal script review for each tailored interface provided to end user

    + Manage workload to meet end user and HIS/LIS vendor test and go-live timelines

    + Own and manage individual projects as well as function as a resource for larger project teams

    + Manage customer expectations and provide ongoing customer support

    + Responsible for mandatory weekly time tracking/recording of specific activities such as project work, training, etc. to ensure financial & business compliance

    + Provide after-hours project support as needed

    + Complete other assigned projects/tasks as necessary.

     

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

    Required

    + Technical Associates Degree in networking/software-related field

    + General understanding of coding concepts

    + Experience with Jave or JavaScript

    + HL7

    + Familiarity with remote connectivity and network communication protocols

    Preferred

    + BA/BS preferred

    + Previous experience with Object-Oriented Programming

    + MIRTH or NexGen

    + Experience with LIS/HIS systems such as Meditech, Cerner, Epic, etc. is strongly preferred

    + Database management experience

    + Familiarity with Visual Basic 6

    WHAT WE OFFER

    At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

     

    + **A fast-paced work environment** where your safety is our priority

    + **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

    + **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans

    + **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs

    + **Paid time off**

    + **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

    + **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities

     

    Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

     

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

    The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]