Clinical Chemist
About The Position
Provides clinical and technical consultation in laboratory methods, instrumentation, quality control, test selection, and interpretation of laboratory testing to ensure the delivery of services in accordance with the Sanford mission, vision, and strategic goals. Maintains strong relationships with members of the medical staff and other health care professionals to provide information related to the laboratory. Acts as a liaison between the clinical laboratory and clinicians and serves as a consultant to clinical providers to aid in education and interpretation of laboratory test results. Collaborates with partners in the healthcare system, public health, and/or industry to improve clinical laboratory services. Attends national and international conferences in specific area of discipline to maintain expertise in focus area and updated credentialing. Provides expertise on appropriate laboratory and institutional committees. Provides a key role in the community as it pertains to the institution and provide influence on national regulations and/or guidelines. May be responsible for serving as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory Director.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree (PhD) in a specific clinical laboratory discipline is required.
- One year experience or fellowship training required.
- Certification as a diplomat of specific laboratory discipline required.
- If performing testing and working in the state of North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Nice To Haves
- If incumbent does not have certification, must obtain within five years from date of hire into position.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical and technical consultation in laboratory methods, instrumentation, quality control, test selection, and interpretation of laboratory testing.
- Maintains strong relationships with members of the medical staff and other health care professionals to provide information related to the laboratory.
- Acts as a liaison between the clinical laboratory and clinicians and serves as a consultant to clinical providers to aid in education and interpretation of laboratory test results.
- Collaborates with partners in the healthcare system, public health, and/or industry to improve clinical laboratory services.
- Attends national and international conferences in specific area of discipline to maintain expertise in focus area and updated credentialing.
- Provides expertise on appropriate laboratory and institutional committees.
- Provides a key role in the community as it pertains to the institution and provide influence on national regulations and/or guidelines.
- May be responsible for serving as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory Director.
Benefits
- Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
