Laboratory Alliance of Central New York has named Jim Zielinski director of information services. A skilled information technology (IT) professional, he has more than 20 years’ experience in healthcare IT and an extensive background in software and systems implementation, data analysis, .NET programming, database management, DevOps administration and network administration.
Zielinski joined Laboratory Alliance in early 2023 as a programmer analyst. He holds a Master of Science in information systems management from the University of Phoenix and has received multiple IT-related certifications throughout his career.
Laboratory Alliance provides computerized patient results at the fingertips of those directly responsible for patient care. The information systems team provides a strong communications link between all partners through the use of multiple commercial laboratory connectivity products.
Laboratory Alliance, now in its 25th year, provides all inpatient and outpatient clinical and anatomic pathology testing for Crouse Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health and for regional hospitals, long-term care facilities and healthcare practices in a 16-county region in Central New York. The company performs more than 10 million tests per year through its patient centers and three laboratory locations.