Genetics/Genomics Clinical Director

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing expertise in diagnostic clinical setting within a field of study, using standard field of study diagnostic methods required for a laboratory health care system. The Clinical Director provides medical, scientific and technical direction to the laboratory, implements new diagnostic tests, and interacts with clinicians in a medical center or outpatient environment.

Core Functions

• Reviews, releases and correlates clinical data utilizing standard laboratory procedures to diagnose from body tissue, fluids, secretions, and other specimens, the presence and stage of diseases.
• Reviews, interprets and documents clinical test results within established turnaround times.
• Honors requests for consultations from clinicians regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of laboratory tests.
• Provides inputs for new research developments in the appropriate fields of expertise.
• Makes recommendations on incorporating new tests for development.
• Provides educational programs for the medical and laboratory staff as required.
• Interacts with internal (Client Services, Support Services, Lab staff, Sales and Marketing) and external customers of the organization to facilitate and foster increased transfer of information related to medicine and science; works closely with Sales staff to provide appropriate medical scientific support as well.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY

This position provides consultation to the clinical laboratory within their area(s) of expertise, which will maximize the quality of patient care and minimize over utilization of laboratory resources. The individual will assume supporting responsibilities as required by the Medical Director of the Division and will participate as a consultant to Banner Healthcare with laboratory programs stewardship programs as required.

Internal Customers

• Lab staff
• Hospital staff
• Pathologists
• Medical directors

External Customers

• Physician's offices
• Patients
• Vendors
• Regulatory agencies
• Educational facilities

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to drive technological change and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or in chemical or biological sciences.
• Completion of training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification or eligibility by the appropriate Specialty Board or any appropriate StateDOH personnel.
• License/Eligibility as required by field of study.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other industry quality methods and practices.