Medical Lab Director

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Director for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

• Specialty: Medical Lab Director
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care.

The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees. Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

We operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children's Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve.

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they're our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That's why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care.

We are a community built on care. At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for effective planning, organization, direction and coordination of technical operations of the Medical Genetics Laboratory, including pre-and post analytical functions.
• Reports on a variety of specialized diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures.
• Works with Genetics Division Medical Director to develop and implement technical policies, systems and procedures for the Medical Genetics Laboratory.
• Participates in development and structure of Medical Genetics Laboratory's technical objectives; assists in development of specific short-term and long-range plans and programs including supporting budget and cost information.
• Establishes and monitors all technical methods, processes and procedures; in conjunction with Administrative Director, cooperates with Medical Director to direct and implement department work schedules, staffing schedules, preventative maintenance programs and personnel requirements for the Medical Genetics Laboratory.
• Ensures validity, accuracy and analyses of all tests performed within the Medical Genetics Laboratory.
• Determines and develops department standards for test procedures. Prescribes appropriate test methods and ensures strict adherence to quality control programs within the Medical Genetics Laboratory.
• Participates in proficiency surveys to evaluate the Medical Genetics Laboratory's performance.
• Conducts and directs continuing assessment of test procedures; conducts and directs examination of new techniques and methods in order to determine appropriate changes to improve quality, reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
• Directs technical training programs as required for employees, new employees, medical technology students, medical students and/or residents. Conducts periodic reviews with appropriate personnel to determine progress of individuals.
• Establishes and maintains technical records and reports as required; issues reports regarding quality and quantity of clinical test procedures and results to management.
• Maintains liaison with physicians and support staff, such as genetic counselors, nurses, nurse practitioners and dietitians within the Children's Hospital of Michigan Metabolic Clinic and pathologists. Consults with staff at the Michigan Department of Community Health's Newborn Screening Laboratory as required.
• Develops and maintains contacts with educational institutions, professional organizations, government agencies, etc. to keep abreast of changes, developments and regulations related to clinical test procedures for diagnosis of illness and disease.
• Assists in performance of experimental testing procedures as necessary. Submits results to Medical Director with recommendations regarding changes in methods to improve validity and accuracy of tests.
• Appraises performance of subordinates and contributes to their development in conjunction with Medical Director and Administrative Director. Ensures adherence to work rules and recommends changes in status as appropriate.
• Participates in development of operating and capital equipment budget for the Medical Genetics Laboratory.
• In conjunction with Administrative Director, assumes responsibility for ensuring that the Medical Genetics Laboratory operates within assigned budget.
• Attends and participates in meetings of board and committees related to administration of the core laboratory as appropriate and assigned.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Life Science relevant to Biochemical Genetics, e.g., Biochemistry, Genetics, etc.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory including administrative and managerial experience in technical activities to develop familiarity with laboratory technical activities and procedures involving Medical Genetics is desirable
• Board certification or Active Candidacy by the American Board of Medical Genetics in Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Cytogenetic, or Clinical Molecular Genetics is required.

Skills Required:

• Analytical ability to serve in an advisory/consultative role in determining and/or developing strategies, policies, processes, protocols and methods, frequently in the absence of guidelines or technical assistance, and to evaluate and direct complex systems that foster innovative approaches to procedures/processes.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with internal customers as well as stakeholders external to the DMC to persuade or negotiate on a wide range of subjects in situations which may be controversial, sensitive and/or lead to confrontation.
• Project management skills including the ability to define program, project, or process objectives, identify stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, coordinate and allocate human, technological and fiscal resources to accomplish goals and objectives in a resourceful yet timely manner.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.