Interface Analyst

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 Charlottesville, VA, location in the Cardiometabolic and Informatics division. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Achieve competency within the RALS data management system and RALS-ADT and RALS-LIS Interfaces

• Based on specifications provided by end users, tailor RALS-LIS generic scripts to allow the successful transmission of results to Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
  • Patient ID handling and validation
  • Comment handling
  • Result range and critical results handling
  • Single and multi-analyte profile and results handling
  • Customer specific situational requirements
  • Understand the requirements and differences between terminal emulation interfaces and HL7 interfaces
  • Tailor each interface according to different LIS requirements
• Participate in internal script reviews for each tailored interface provided to end users
• 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 and recording of specific activities such as project work and training to ensure financial and business compliance
• Provide after-hours project support as needed
• Complete other assigned projects and 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 Java or JavaScript
• Previous experience with Object-Oriented Programming
• Previous experience in HL7 interfaces
• Familiarity with remote connectivity and network communication protocols

Preferred

• BA/BS preferred
• Database management experience
• Previous NextGen Mirth interface engine experience
• Experience with LIS/HIS systems such as Meditech, Cerner, Epic, etc. is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Visual Basic 6 (VB)

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:

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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.