Director, Clinical Microbiology
1 day ago
The Technical Director supports the Clinical disciplines of the laboratory such as Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Specialty Testing, and Blood Bank to produce high-quality consistent and timely products and services. The technical Director develops and applies technology, methods and training across a wide array of disciplines and processes, with the goal of improving quality and efficiency.
This position is a critical interface with a variety of disciplines with a regard to complex technical matters. These areas include Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Research/Clinical trials, Operations, Information Services, Biomed, Safety and numerous testing equipment vendors.
The scope of responsibility for the Technical Director spans the entire clinical laboratory value stream, including Test menu /dictionary, equipment implementation, results reporting, technical consultation.
The Technical Director partners with the Director of Operation, ensure technical method/procedures are consistent with CAP and industry best practice system-wide Director of Quality, and the Medical Director under the supervision of the VP, Laboratory Services. All activities should be aligned with and in support of the long- range and annual operating plans for the clinical laboratory areas.
Job Duties:
- Ensure technical methods and procedures meet CAP standards and industry best practices across all facilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and standardization of laboratory testing technologies and protocols
- Collaborate with others PhD/Medical Directors to select optimal testing methods and troubleshoot complex assays
- Evaluate resource needs and recommend equipment and design specifications to optimize lab performance
- Integrate equipment, technology, and information systems to support operational efficiency and clinical outcomes
- Apply expertise in specimen processing and clinical interpretation to develop new tests and support specialty disciplines (e.g., oncology, cardiology, neurology)
- Educate and train employees and colleagues across the health system in technical methods and clinical applications within their areas of expertise
- Benchmark national leaders and engage vendors to identify emerging trends and innovative technologies
- Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and system-wide medical committees to align lab services with patient care goals
- Recruit, evaluate, and mentor laboratory leaders and staff to ensure high performance and policy compliance
Characteristics:
- Progressive and strategic with lab technology and best practice
- Collaborative with all colleagues and teammates
- Humble, approachable, pleasant, coachable
- Ability and desire to embrace LEAN methodology and model it personally
- Current on the latest laboratory technology and best practice
- Proactive with new test development
- Customer focused for both inpatient and outpatient
- Patient care focused
- Fiscally responsible/focused understanding the financial climate in healthcare
- High attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to teach as well as learn continuously
- A desire to interact not only with internal customers but external customers such as outreach/AMG physicians
Salary Range: $139,308–$245,193 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives
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