Clinical Laboratory Director

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and technical expertise on the performance of appropriate laboratory testing, coordination, and standardization.
• Evaluates, researches, recommends, and develops new methodologies, procedures, and instrumentation to ensure ACL remains on the cutting edge.
• Implements testing methodologies that ensure continued service line success consistent with strategic and scientific goals.
• Develops collaborative relationships with medical directors, physicians, laboratory leadership, and clients that utilize ACL services.
• Develops and implements standardized policies and procedures that ensure accrediting and regulatory compliance and align with ACL's quality management program.
• Reviews proficiency testing performance and method comparison data.
• Represents the laboratory at system, regional, and hospital committees, councils, and clinical teams as appropriate.
• Provides technical and consultative support to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates in-depth departmental knowledge and serves as a content expert in their respective discipline.
• Provides input for new test business case submissions and resource impact due to new platforms and methodology changes.
• Provides input for clinical communications and test bulletins as appropriate.
• Monitors various scientific and technical groups and organizations for new and revised testing and interpretative guidelines.
• Assists in developing operating and capital budgets.
• Remains active in national, regional, and local professional organizations.

Requirements

• Board registered in respective laboratory discipline when applicable.
• Doctorate Degree with Clinical Fellowship in Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, or related field.
• Typically requires 10 years of experience in clinical laboratory areas of respective laboratory discipline.

Skills

• Proven management and leadership skills, including ability to work with others.
• Proven team-building skills and excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of health care finance and laboratory regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Discipline-specific technical knowledge and expertise.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive, and infectious hazards.
• Requires travel; exposed to weather and road conditions.
• May be exposed to human blood and body fluids; must wear protective clothing as needed.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.