Clinical Laboratory Director

American Addiction Centers • Macon, GA

7d • $75 - $121 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree