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Clinical Laboratory Director

Macon, GA, United States

Job ID: R243044

Shift: Various

Job Type: Regular

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Department:

60911 Navicent Health Medical Center - Lab: Microbiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedule Varies requires multisite travel.

Pay Range

$75.40 - $120.65

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsible for technical and scientific oversight across all ACL Laboratory sites in a designated discipline. Evaluates and makes recommendations on current and new methodologies and diagnostic systems. Drives standardization and appropriate consolidation or decentralization across the enterprise.

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