Clinical Laboratory Director

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent seeks an expert in laboratory testing to provide direction and technical expertise. Candidates should hold a doctorate degree with a clinical fellowship and have at least 10 years of relevant clinical experience.

The role involves evaluating and developing new methodologies, implementing testing strategies, and maintaining relationships with medical professionals. Strong management and technical skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate healthcare finance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in clinical laboratory areas.
• Board registered in respective laboratory discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction on laboratory testing and coordination.
• Develops methodologies ensuring cutting-edge performance.
• Implements testing methodologies for service line success.
• Builds relationships with medical directors and laboratory leadership.
• Represents the laboratory in various committees as needed.

Skills

Management and leadership skills

Team building skills

Health care finance knowledge

Laboratory regulatory requirements knowledge

Organizational skills

Laboratory information systems knowledge

Discipline specific technical expertise

Education

Doctorate Degree with Clinical Fellowship

Job description

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 that is 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 input for 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.

Minimum Education And Experience

License/Registration/Certification Required: Board registered in respective laboratory discipline when applicable

Education Required: Doctorate Degree with Clinical Fellowship in Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, or related field.

Experience Required: Typically requires 10 years of experience in clinical laboratory areas of respective laboratory discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proven management and leadership skills, including proven 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 will occasionally be required to lift 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 agents.
• The position requires travel; therefore, the incumbent will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• May be exposed to human blood and body fluids and must wear protective clothing as needed.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.