Director, Clinical Science

Sutter Health

Livermore, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$204,464–$327,142.40 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Support, Clinical Validation, Cost Accounting, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Disease Prevention and Control, Employee Orientation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fellowship, Financial Modeling, Health Informatics, Healthcare Quality, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Techniques, Leadership, Licensing, Medical Protocols, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Microbiology, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Patient Care, Persuasion Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Regulations, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Livermore, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview:

Please Note: While this position is listed as hybrid, regular in-office attendance is required. Candidates should be prepared to commute to the Livermore lab on a consistent basis to support team collaboration and business needs.

Responsible for setting the standard of quality for testing within the assigned department(s). The position is responsible for the overall clinical quality of testing, development of new tests and test procedures, and verification in accordance with federal requirements under CLIA-88, College of American Pathologists (CAP), the State of California, and any other related regulatory or accrediting body affecting clinical activities of the laboratory. This position assures that lab services are quality focused, progressive, competitive, customer service-oriented, and effectively integrated with other affiliates. The laboratory is to operate in compliance with state, local and federal regulations, licensing and accreditation.

This position also provides clinical guidance to laboratory personnel performing moderate and high complexity tests. Serves as a liaison between referring physicians, administration, and laboratory staff. Teaches principles of medical and laboratory procedures to laboratory personnel. Responsible for ensuring that laboratory services contribute positively to high value medical care and disease prevention through service excellence, analytical accuracy, cost effectiveness, and high value financial performance. This position will function as director in charge of all required clinical science, new test development, validations, and overall clinical quality of the assigned department(s). This position may be assigned special projects and operations that compel alignment with the lab network or other clinical/functional integration throughout Sutter Health.

Job Description :

Please Note: While this position is listed as hybrid, regular in-office attendance is required. Candidates should be prepared to commute to the Livermore lab on a consistent basis to support team collaboration and business needs.

EDUCATION:

+ Doctorate, PhD in relevant area (Microbiology)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

+ 6 years recent relevant experience

PREFRRED EXPERIENCE:

+ Microbiology

+ Completion of Fellowship in Microbiology

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ Knowledge of clinical laboratory practice; current technology and applications, accrediting agencies and regulations

+ Understanding of legislation and practice related to medical staff governance, as relates to the clinical laboratory; budgeting, cost accounting, and financial modeling

+ Understanding of medical informatics and information systems as they affect laboratory clinical decision support

+ Expertise in quality improvement tools and processes; awareness of laboratory medicine risk management issues

+ Must have the ability to effectively lead a centralized entity in a local/area/divisional structure

+ Must have excellent interpersonal (written, oral, presentation) skills and have the flexibility to adapt to a constantly changing environment

+ Must have well-developed problem identification, analytical, and problem resolution skills, as well as persuasion and negotiation skills

+ Must have demonstrated organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects

+ Must be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with operating entities

+ Must have excellent leadership skills and the tenacity to deal with complex structures and tasks over a period of time

+ Must be able to influence others without defined lines of authority

+ Demonstrated skills in organization management required

_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._

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Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $204,464.00 to $327,142.40 / annual salary

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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