Clinical Microbiologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Union Position: No Department Details Searching for PhD Clinical Microbiologist who is ABMM certified to oversee our Infectious Disease Laboratory and Sanford Health Amber Valley. Will coordinate with leadership on new test development and partnership with our physician stakeholders on needs for the region and enterprise. Summary 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. Job Description 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.
Other credentials may be required depending upon accrediting agency.
Certification as a diplomat of specific laboratory discipline required.
If incumbent does not have certification, must obtain within five years from date of hire into position.
If performing testing and working in the state of North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Other credentials may be required depending upon accrediting agency.

Responsibilities

Oversee Infectious Disease Laboratory and Sanford Health Amber Valley
Coordinate with leadership on new test development
Partner with physician stakeholders on needs for the region and enterprise
Provide clinical and technical consultation in laboratory methods, instrumentation, quality control, test selection, and interpretation of laboratory testing
Maintain strong relationships with members of the medical staff and other health care professionals to provide information related to the laboratory
Act 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
Collaborate with partners in the healthcare system, public health, and/or industry to improve clinical laboratory services
Attend national and international conferences in specific area of discipline to maintain expertise in focus area and updated credentialing
Provide expertise on appropriate laboratory and institutional committees
Provide 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