Sonata Software · 1 day ago
LIS Admin
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelSonata Software is a leading Modernization Engineering company focused on delivering modernization-driven hypergrowth for clients. They are seeking a senior Laboratory Information System (LIS) Administrator with expertise in Orchard Copia and Sequoia to manage the lifecycle of enterprise laboratory informatics, ensuring efficient workflows and accurate results delivery.
Software
Hiring Manager
Karan Srivastava
Responsibilities
Own day‑to‑day administration of Orchard Copia and Sequoia across test, validation, and production environments
Configure and maintain Copia order‑entry workflows, client portals, remote label printing, collection lists, and results delivery
Design Sequoia workflows and rules; configure modules (clinical, microbiology, anatomic pathology, toxicology) to support high‑volume testing
Build, test, and support HL7 interfaces with EHR/HIS, analyzers, reference labs, HIEs; manage message routing, mappings, and error queues
Partner with DBAs to manage Microsoft SQL Server tasks (backups, indexes, jobs) and to support ad‑hoc queries for operations and audits
Harden security: manage roles/privileges, audit logs, encryption/secrets, and periodic access reviews; ensure HIPAA alignment
Establish SOPs and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ); execute change control for upgrades, patches, and hotfixes
Create and maintain monitoring & alerting for interfaces, analyzers, queues, and job health; respond to incidents and drive root‑cause analysis
Collaborate with lab managers and clinicians to optimize turnaround time (TAT), utilization, and quality metrics; deliver custom reports
Train end users and super users; provide at‑the‑elbow go‑live support and periodic refresher training
Coordinate vendor tickets and escalations; oversee issue triage to closure with clear communication and timelines
Support audits and inspections; ensure data retention, archival, and retrieval policies are enforced
Qualification
Required
Strong administration of Orchard Copia: site/client configuration, order routing, results consolidation, label/collection list setup, and browser/mobile access management
Proven Sequoia (enterprise LIS) administration: workflow design, module configuration (clinical/micro/AP/toxicology), and rules management
HL7 v2.x interfacing (ADT/ORM/ORU, acknowledgements, Z-segments), analyzer/EHR interface monitoring & triage
Microsoft SQL Server: schema understanding, writing queries for troubleshooting and reporting, backups & maintenance plans
Security & compliance: role-based access, audit trails, PHI protection, change control & documented validation
End-user training, SOPs, and super-user enablement; excellent communication with lab leadership and clinicians
Incident/problem management in production, root-cause analysis, and preventive actions
Experience delivering upgrades/patches, data migrations, and cutovers with minimal downtime
Preferred
Experience with Orchard Enterprise Lab (successor enterprise platform) and/or Orchard Harvest
API/web services experience; interface engines (e.g., Rhapsody, Mirth/NextGen Connect)
Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python) and dashboarding/reporting (SSRS/Power BI)
Terminologies: LOINC, SNOMED CT, CPT/HCPCS; lab regulations (CLIA/CAP)
Cloud hosting (Azure/AWS), networking basics, and SSO/IdP (SAML/OIDC)
Company
Sonata Software
Sonata is a global software services company.
Founded in 1986
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-07-28IPO
Leadership Team
Samir Dhir
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Sharmila Sherikar
Senior Vice President, Head - Corporate Development
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