Clinical Laboratory Director

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a seasoned laboratory leader to guide testing strategy, standardize procedures, and drive regulatory compliance across the clinical laboratory services. The role emphasizes collaboration with medical directors, physicians, and leadership to maintain cutting-edge testing methodologies.

The position requires a Doctorate with Clinical Fellowship and substantial experience in clinical laboratory disciplines, with a strong focus on regulatory requirements and financial

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and technical expertise on laboratory testing, coordination, and standardization.
• Evaluates, researches, recommends, and develops new methodologies and instrumentation.
• Implements testing methodologies aligned with strategic goals.
• Develops collaborative relationships with medical directors, physicians, laboratory leadership, and clients; develops standardized policies/procedures for compliance.
• Represents the laboratory at system, regional, and hospital committees and provides support to stakeholders as a content expert.
• Contributes input for new test business case submissions and resource impact for new platforms/methodology changes.
• Contributes input for clinical communications and test bulletins.
• Monitors professional groups for new testing guidelines and interprets updates.
• Assists in developing operating and capital budgets.
• Remains active in national, regional, and local professional organizations.

Skills

Management leadership

Team building

Healthcare finance

Regulatory knowledge

Organization skills

Laboratory IT systems

Technical discipline expertise

Education

Doctorate with Clinical Fellowship

Job description

Major 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 Required

• 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 Required

• 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 organizations 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 the following hazards: 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 so must wear protective clothing as needed.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.