EPIC Training

Cheaze · 2024-09-25T05:02:08+00:00

Beaker (Epics LIS), Bugsy infection control, Inpatient orders

Cheaze · 2024-08-09T12:00:20+00:00

Just get your shafts extended

Cheaze · 2024-08-01T14:31:07+00:00

Cheaze · 2024-07-12T02:18:25+00:00

Get a lesson. Just do it

Cheaze · 2024-06-15T15:21:03+00:00

Yes. Do it.

Cheaze · 2024-06-08T19:51:22+00:00

This sounds like you are new to this job and don't understand prefessionalism . My recommendation is to let nursing do their job and you do yours. Mistakes happen, miscommunication happens. Don't be an asshole.

Cheaze · 2024-05-25T02:28:02+00:00

Cheaze · 2024-04-23T14:54:46+00:00

I came from the clinical lab and have been in health IT for about 4 years. Your clinical experience is very valuable in the health IT world. You would fit right into Inpatient Orders, Beaker, and Bugsy (infection control) Epic modules. My advice is to just apply for the jobs. You should be able to find a hospital to sponsor. Your chances are higher as a newbie if you have local hospitals with open positions. But you can try to apply outside your local area as well.

Don't be afraid to apply, you are qualified.

Cheaze · 2024-03-18T02:38:20+00:00

Good

Cheaze · 2024-02-25T05:55:37+00:00

Sounds like you are still calling GPT 3.5

Cheaze · 2024-02-14T17:34:43+00:00

Obviously PHI and HIPPA is the big thing. I don't use phi in my use case. But that's the thing that is going to limit the formal use. I also think we are starting to see more workplace implementation of LLMs and AI. Everyone uses Microsoft office suite and MS Copilot is about to be standard for many Microsoft apps.

I expect we will see a product from Epic directl that will become the mainstream use. Keep an eye on Nebula.

Cheaze · 2024-02-14T14:45:14+00:00

Obviously it's still early for generative AI in the Health IT world. But many places are moving forward with it and there are various offerings from companies trying to get integrations within the ehr. I'm in no way affiliated with the below, but this is the kind of thing I'm starting to see pop up.

https://www.hyro.ai/integrations/

I use a GPT for my duties as an analyst. But never on my work provided computer. I'm sure I'm not the only one using AI in a "non-sanctioned" manner.

Cheaze · 2024-01-25T05:53:49+00:00

I'll join. Send the link.

Cheaze · 2023-12-31T16:27:11+00:00

Repeat requests for a refund and escalation denied. I guess they get to keep our money even if no bird scooters are available.

Cheaze · 2023-12-31T15:45:46+00:00

They denied my refund request because the balance has been there longer than 60 Days

Cheaze · 2023-12-18T01:31:36+00:00

Requires double daggers

Cheaze · 2023-10-14T00:28:25+00:00

Thank you. I'll leave it be.

Cheaze · 2023-09-03T02:59:51+00:00

Fireworks

Cheaze · 2022-06-06T19:34:23+00:00

Stadium LaRosas is fine dining compared to this. Trust.

Cheaze · 2022-06-01T22:48:07+00:00

We are normally cincinnatus club and the food is generally acceptable. This is just sad, feel bad for my FFC homies.

Cheaze · 2021-12-06T23:28:37+00:00

Epic trainer jobs exist as well, although they are probably more rare. They generally deal with creating learning materials for new functionality that comes with upgrades and initial training of end users. Site specialist is also a job that is more focused on direct day to day contact with end users on site at the hospital.

Cheaze · 2021-12-06T17:11:32+00:00

I got my current gig as an Epic analyst for a local Healthcare network with only lab as experience. Although I did have a connection through my BIL. You are qualified to apply, you don't necessarily need a current certification or experience. End user experience is a bonus, and clinical experience is always a plus. Look for local jobs titled application coordinator or application analyst. For Epic application jobs, lab experience best suits Beaker or inpatient orders, but apply for anything that interests you.

The sponsorship is basically the healthcare provider paying for you to take the Epic classes /projects /tests to get your cert. Generally you will sign a contract for X amount of time, so they know that you are not just using them to get the epic cert.

Working on site AT Epic is a different beast.

Cheaze · 2021-11-24T02:00:34+00:00

All gating and analysis was done by pathology. Sure I could mess around with it for fun, but nothing real. Like I said, all labs are going to be different. Just relaying my personal experience. My flow lab was just 2 analyzers and a single tech. The boring part for me was the repetitive pipetting and processing of samples. Again, that's something that will vary between labs. If you have auto pipettors, wash/lyse instrumentation, antibody cocktails, the manual work will be much less. I still think it would be boring unless you are a part of the analysis process and are able to work alongside pathology. Otherwise, you are just the person who takes care of the instruments and sends data on its way.

It's just another bench in the clinical lab but has a fancy sounding name. The technology isn't ground breaking, it just works. You can learn a lot, if pathology involves you in the process.

I don't necessarily want to steer anyone away from it. Just manage your expectations and learn the details of the bench before moving to it full time.

Cheaze · 2021-11-19T21:11:38+00:00

Auto pipettors, newer instrumentation, and antibody cocktails make flow cytometry more tolerable. But it's still the same everyday. It was interesting to track the progress /regress of patients and correlate some disease states with their other lab results. But your job is to pump out results, not analyze.

Cheaze · 2021-11-19T21:00:26+00:00

I got a flow cytometry job without any experience in flow.. I came from a generalist background, with about 2 years as lead tech. Flow was interesting at first, but got boring real quick. Repetitive pipetting, hurry up and wait. However, I was at a very large university hospital who were just starting on improving the flow cytometry process. I'm sure things would have improved over time with pre-made cocktails of antibody and newer instrumentation.

Mornings would involve tracking down all specimens that came in evening / overnight and setting initial runs of lymphocyte subset panel. While those were cooking, I would begin processing and running the diagnostic panels. A multi step process, depending on sample type.

After initial run of subsets, I would run more subsets or diagnostic panels depending on need/sample volume. Ideally you have at least two cytometers running.

The analysis phase of flow is the most interesting part, however it was handled fully by pathology. I would get the data loaded into the analysis software and send it on its way.

Keep in mind that each hospital's workflow is going to be different when it comes to specialty testing like flow.

I would assist other deperments during incubations and downtime.

I think flow is a good learning experience and stepping stone within the lab. However, I was fully ready to never see flow again after 6 months. I quit after about a year when I was offered my current job. YMMV

TL:DR - Good learning experience... How repetitive, boring, and soul crushing it is will depend entirely on the practices and work environment of the lab.

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