Clinical Laboratory Director

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center - 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA. Department: 60911 Navicent Health Medical Center - Lab: Microbiology. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule Varies requires multisite travel. Pay Range $75.40 - $120.65.

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.

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.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; 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.