Technical Director Serology Full Time Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Its operations include core and specialty laboratories, rapid-response hospital laboratories, centralized stat and blood bank laboratories, and a full-service outreach infrastructure. The service area covers Southeast Michigan and is growing rapidly. DMCUL offers a test menu of more than 1,000 tests, sends less than 1% of tests to outside reference laboratories, and provides reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out-of-state facilities. In conjunction with the division Medical Director, the Technical Director assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the division’s technical operations, including pre- and post-analytical functions. In conjunction with the Administrative Director, the role is responsible for productivity, fiscal stewardship, and the quality of test results. The position reports on diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures, develops and implements technical policies and procedures, oversees methods and quality control, supports staffing and budget planning, directs technical training, and works with physicians, pathologists, laboratory staff, and management to maintain accurate and efficient testing services.

Requirements

PhD in a life science relevant to the division, such as Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, Serology, or Hematology.
Clinical laboratory experience, including administrative and managerial experience in technical activities, sufficient to develop familiarity with laboratory technical activities and procedures involving areas such as Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Immunology, and Microbiology.

Nice To Haves

Registration by a professional organization such as the American Association of Clinical Chemists (AACC), College of American Pathologists (CAP), or American Board of Molecular and Medical Microbiology.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the division’s technical operations, including pre- and post-analytical functions.
Work with the Administrative Director to oversee productivity, fiscal responsibility, and the quality of test results.
Report on diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures.
Work with the Medical Director to develop and implement technical policies, systems, and procedures for the division; provide recommendations for other DMC laboratory functions.
Provide technical assistance to Site Medical and Administrative Directors for diagnostic testing within the division.
Participate in defining technical objectives and developing short- and long-range plans and programs, including supporting budget and cost information.
Establish and monitor technical methods, processes, and procedures; coordinate work schedules, staffing schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and personnel requirements with the appropriate directors.
Ensure the validity, accuracy, and analysis of tests performed within the assigned division, Core laboratories, and site laboratories; develop standards for test procedures.
Prescribe appropriate test methods and ensure adherence to quality control programs.
Participate in proficiency surveys and direct continuing assessments of test procedures and evaluations of new techniques and methods to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
Direct technical training programs for employees, new employees, students, and residents as required.
Review personnel progress, maintain technical records and reports, and provide management with reports on the quality and quantity of clinical test procedures and results.
Maintain liaison with physicians and pathologists and distribute reports about discrepancies from standard procedures and results as appropriate.
Maintain contacts with educational institutions, professional organizations, and government agencies to stay informed about developments and regulations related to clinical testing.
Assist with experimental testing procedures as necessary and submit recommendations to the Medical Director about method changes to improve test validity and accuracy.
Appraise subordinate performance and contribute to staff development with the Medical Director and Administrative Director.
Ensure adherence to work rules and recommend changes in employee status as appropriate.
Participate in operating and capital equipment budget development and help ensure the division operates within its assigned budget.
Attend and participate in relevant board and committee meetings concerning administration of the Core laboratory, as assigned.