Clinical laboratory medical director job description
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Clinical laboratory medical director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in clinical laboratory medical director job postings.
Sample clinical laboratory medical director requirements
- MD or PhD in clinical laboratory sciences.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state.
- Certified as a Medical Technologist.
- At least 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
Sample required clinical laboratory medical director soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Clinical laboratory medical director job description example 1
Kaiser Permanente clinical laboratory medical director job description
Directs a full service clinical/diagnostic cytogenetics laboratory for all Northern California providers and other facilities (inter-regional and non-Kaiser providers). Directs a laboratory performing over 6000 test per year. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, quality of tests, and competency of staff. Ensures high quality, accessible, cost effective and patient focused services to members across the continuum. Develops and maintains laboratory practice standards, budgets, and staff development.
Essential Functions:- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and laws governing clinical cytogenetic testing.- Ensures appropriate testing and proper reporting of all laboratory specimens.- Directs, hires, and trains the laboratory staff, monitors their competency and develops inservices for their professional growth and certification.- Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates technical laboratory policies and procedures, quality control, and quality assurance programs.- Performs case management and provides professional consultation.- Assigns all cases, with instructions regarding testing process, reviews all test results, and interprets/reports results to inter- and intra-regional providers.- Develops, justifies, and assures efficient utilization of the laboratory budget.- Identifies and implements measures to maintain the state of the art in cytogenetic testing in a cost effective manner, to increase accessibility, and to improve client and staff satisfaction, while improving quality of testing procedures and results.- Researches, develops, and implements new laboratory procedures, techniques, and diagnostic tests.- Evaluates and recommends if new test/technique should become a standard for the laboratory.- Tracks the trends, and analyzes test results. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the field of genetics and provides expertise regarding changes in the area of cytogenetics.- Consults with providers regarding test results.- Provides education to providers, staff, residents, and other students.- Represents the organization in the national and international scientific community.
Basic Qualifications:Experience- Minimum two (2) years of postdoctoral laboratory experience in genetics or related field.- Minimum four (4) years of laboratory experience in cytogenetics.- Minimum two (2) years of experience directing a clinical genetics laboratory.Education- Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Genetics or related field.License, Certification, Registration- Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics in Clinical Cytogenetics.- Must meet all State of California requirements for Director and Technical Supervisor of a licensed diagnostic cytogenetics laboratory. Additional Requirements:- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations required.- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Minimum of four (4) peer reviewed publications in genetics or a related field preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Director Clinical Diagnostic Cytogenetic Laboratory
LOCATION: San Jose, California
REQNUMBER: 1090390
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Essential Functions:- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and laws governing clinical cytogenetic testing.- Ensures appropriate testing and proper reporting of all laboratory specimens.- Directs, hires, and trains the laboratory staff, monitors their competency and develops inservices for their professional growth and certification.- Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates technical laboratory policies and procedures, quality control, and quality assurance programs.- Performs case management and provides professional consultation.- Assigns all cases, with instructions regarding testing process, reviews all test results, and interprets/reports results to inter- and intra-regional providers.- Develops, justifies, and assures efficient utilization of the laboratory budget.- Identifies and implements measures to maintain the state of the art in cytogenetic testing in a cost effective manner, to increase accessibility, and to improve client and staff satisfaction, while improving quality of testing procedures and results.- Researches, develops, and implements new laboratory procedures, techniques, and diagnostic tests.- Evaluates and recommends if new test/technique should become a standard for the laboratory.- Tracks the trends, and analyzes test results. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the field of genetics and provides expertise regarding changes in the area of cytogenetics.- Consults with providers regarding test results.- Provides education to providers, staff, residents, and other students.- Represents the organization in the national and international scientific community.
Basic Qualifications:Experience- Minimum two (2) years of postdoctoral laboratory experience in genetics or related field.- Minimum four (4) years of laboratory experience in cytogenetics.- Minimum two (2) years of experience directing a clinical genetics laboratory.Education- Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Genetics or related field.License, Certification, Registration- Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics in Clinical Cytogenetics.- Must meet all State of California requirements for Director and Technical Supervisor of a licensed diagnostic cytogenetics laboratory. Additional Requirements:- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations required.- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Minimum of four (4) peer reviewed publications in genetics or a related field preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Director Clinical Diagnostic Cytogenetic Laboratory
LOCATION: San Jose, California
REQNUMBER: 1090390
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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Clinical laboratory medical director job description example 2
Inova Health clinical laboratory medical director job description
Clinical Director Medical Surgical Unit at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
The Clinical Director organizes and oversees team members and programs for the unit. The clinical leader will be responsible for supervising and directing nursing team members, budgets and operations. As clinical director you have to possess excellent clinical management and mentoring skills. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively and connect with team members to achieve organizational goals.
The Medical/Surgical Unit on 3B is comprised of 30 beds, half of which are semi-private. The patient population includes medical, surgical, oncology and hospice with the majority of the population in geriatrics. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:5.
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a 237-bed hospital offering patients convenience and state-of-the-art care in a community environment. Our hospital sits on 26 acres of beautifully landscaped open space, where patients can find moments of serenity in our specially designed gardens.
Supplementing its comprehensive acute care and emergency department services, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is home to the nationally recognized Inova Joint Replacement Center and the Inova Rehabilitation Center. Both are ranked among the top orthopedic and rehabilitation programs in the country. It also is the administrative and clinical home for the Inova Wound Healing Center, the region's largest and most experienced. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital also administers Inova HealthPlex - Lorton, a full-service healthcare facility that combines the latest technology with a comprehensive array of services, including 24-hour emergency department, radiology and laboratory services.
Requirements:
2 years of acute care nursing experience plus 1 year of leadership experience. Leadership experience may include RN Unit Supervisor Role, dedicated charge nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager or equivalent role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills. Proven leadership skills and highly effective at leading a team and fostering a team environment. Demonstrates professionalism. Customer-focused, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain partnerships. Strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to prioritize effectively. Able to serve as a mentor and a resource to other RNs.
BSN Degree
Virginia Nursing License or Compact Nursing License
BLS
For internal use only: IND1
The Clinical Director organizes and oversees team members and programs for the unit. The clinical leader will be responsible for supervising and directing nursing team members, budgets and operations. As clinical director you have to possess excellent clinical management and mentoring skills. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively and connect with team members to achieve organizational goals.
The Medical/Surgical Unit on 3B is comprised of 30 beds, half of which are semi-private. The patient population includes medical, surgical, oncology and hospice with the majority of the population in geriatrics. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:5.
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a 237-bed hospital offering patients convenience and state-of-the-art care in a community environment. Our hospital sits on 26 acres of beautifully landscaped open space, where patients can find moments of serenity in our specially designed gardens.
Supplementing its comprehensive acute care and emergency department services, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is home to the nationally recognized Inova Joint Replacement Center and the Inova Rehabilitation Center. Both are ranked among the top orthopedic and rehabilitation programs in the country. It also is the administrative and clinical home for the Inova Wound Healing Center, the region's largest and most experienced. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital also administers Inova HealthPlex - Lorton, a full-service healthcare facility that combines the latest technology with a comprehensive array of services, including 24-hour emergency department, radiology and laboratory services.
Requirements:
2 years of acute care nursing experience plus 1 year of leadership experience. Leadership experience may include RN Unit Supervisor Role, dedicated charge nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager or equivalent role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills. Proven leadership skills and highly effective at leading a team and fostering a team environment. Demonstrates professionalism. Customer-focused, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain partnerships. Strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to prioritize effectively. Able to serve as a mentor and a resource to other RNs.
BSN Degree
Virginia Nursing License or Compact Nursing License
BLS
For internal use only: IND1
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Clinical laboratory medical director job description example 3
Memorial Healthcare System clinical laboratory medical director job description
Plan, organize and direct the administrative and clinical operations of the Laboratory departments including budget preparation, personnel, delivery of services, quality improvement and regulatory compliance programs, outreach and pathology. Coordinates the delivery of laboratory services with the consultation of the Medical Director.
Education:
+ BS or BA in Medical Technology or related field. Master's degree in Business/Health Administration or related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
+ Certification as a medical technologist, MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.
Experience:
+ Ten or more years working experience in all phases of laboratory medicine with at least five years supervisory/management experience in a highly complex laboratory required.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
+ Excellent communication/guest relation skills.
+ Working knowledge of laboratory information systems required.
+ Directs the department's strategic planning and program development efforts through collaboration with the Medical Director and senior management.
+ Provides overall management of the department through the appropriate clinical supervisors.
+ Coordinates the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality and safety standards and activities of the department. Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory and accrediting agencies or organizations.
+ Coordinates the delivery of effective laboratory services through the appropriate clinical supervisors and with the consultation of the Medical Director.
+ Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.
+ Develops and implements annual and long-range strategic planning goals in concert with section supervisors, administrative staff and the Medical Director.
+ Monitors and develops new programs and testing to assure cost effective delivery of "state of the art" laboratory services.
+ Responsible for developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures which support the provision of laboratory services within the organization.
+ Maintains communication and cooperation with members of the medical staff in coordinating their needs within the realm of the Department of Laboratory Medicine.
+ Interacts with the administrative staff of the physician group providing professional laboratory medicine services to the organization to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of professional laboratory services provided within the department.
+ Collaborates and consults with all Memorial Health System affiliates providing laboratory and pathology services.
+ Prepares the department's operational and capital equipment budgets and manages expenditures. Analyzes budget variances and initiates action to manage fluctuations.
+ Directs the business related processes relating to purchasing, inventory, invoices, charging, reimbursements, disbursements and payroll within area of responsibility.
+ Coordinates and directs all facility planning and remodeling activities for the department.
+ Evaluates, selects, recommends and maintains all equipment related to the laboratory operation, including all point of care testing in conjunction with the section supervisors.
+ Administers all aspects of employee relations program within area of responsibility. Consistently and fairly interprets and enforces human resource policies of the organization. Effectively conducts employee disciplinary procedures with appropriate documentation according to current organizational policy and employee relations law and guidelines.
+ Establishes effective communications throughout the department by conducting routine staff meetings, advising and discussing issues relative to the operation and advancement of the department.
+ Responsible for the development of programs that provide the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of staff members.
+ Guides supervisory staff in the management of situations relating to staffing, morale, work methods, procedures, and transfers and recommends action in all personnel matters.
+ Provides feedback, support and mentoring to front-line supervisors to stimulate development of management competencies and promote professional growth.
+ Works with clinical supervisors to develop appropriate staffing patterns to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations.
+ As a member of the organization's management team, interfaces with other management personnel to enhance the overall relationship of the laboratory with other organizational departments and functions. Solves interdepartmental problems and facilitates communications. Participates on various organizational committees and task forces as assigned.
+ Assists and participates in educational programs affiliated with universities, colleges, and technical schools that provide educational programs for individuals undergoing clinical training in the laboratory.
+ Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Street: 2300 N. Edward St
Education:
+ BS or BA in Medical Technology or related field. Master's degree in Business/Health Administration or related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
+ Certification as a medical technologist, MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.
Experience:
+ Ten or more years working experience in all phases of laboratory medicine with at least five years supervisory/management experience in a highly complex laboratory required.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
+ Excellent communication/guest relation skills.
+ Working knowledge of laboratory information systems required.
+ Directs the department's strategic planning and program development efforts through collaboration with the Medical Director and senior management.
+ Provides overall management of the department through the appropriate clinical supervisors.
+ Coordinates the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality and safety standards and activities of the department. Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory and accrediting agencies or organizations.
+ Coordinates the delivery of effective laboratory services through the appropriate clinical supervisors and with the consultation of the Medical Director.
+ Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.
+ Develops and implements annual and long-range strategic planning goals in concert with section supervisors, administrative staff and the Medical Director.
+ Monitors and develops new programs and testing to assure cost effective delivery of "state of the art" laboratory services.
+ Responsible for developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures which support the provision of laboratory services within the organization.
+ Maintains communication and cooperation with members of the medical staff in coordinating their needs within the realm of the Department of Laboratory Medicine.
+ Interacts with the administrative staff of the physician group providing professional laboratory medicine services to the organization to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of professional laboratory services provided within the department.
+ Collaborates and consults with all Memorial Health System affiliates providing laboratory and pathology services.
+ Prepares the department's operational and capital equipment budgets and manages expenditures. Analyzes budget variances and initiates action to manage fluctuations.
+ Directs the business related processes relating to purchasing, inventory, invoices, charging, reimbursements, disbursements and payroll within area of responsibility.
+ Coordinates and directs all facility planning and remodeling activities for the department.
+ Evaluates, selects, recommends and maintains all equipment related to the laboratory operation, including all point of care testing in conjunction with the section supervisors.
+ Administers all aspects of employee relations program within area of responsibility. Consistently and fairly interprets and enforces human resource policies of the organization. Effectively conducts employee disciplinary procedures with appropriate documentation according to current organizational policy and employee relations law and guidelines.
+ Establishes effective communications throughout the department by conducting routine staff meetings, advising and discussing issues relative to the operation and advancement of the department.
+ Responsible for the development of programs that provide the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of staff members.
+ Guides supervisory staff in the management of situations relating to staffing, morale, work methods, procedures, and transfers and recommends action in all personnel matters.
+ Provides feedback, support and mentoring to front-line supervisors to stimulate development of management competencies and promote professional growth.
+ Works with clinical supervisors to develop appropriate staffing patterns to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations.
+ As a member of the organization's management team, interfaces with other management personnel to enhance the overall relationship of the laboratory with other organizational departments and functions. Solves interdepartmental problems and facilitates communications. Participates on various organizational committees and task forces as assigned.
+ Assists and participates in educational programs affiliated with universities, colleges, and technical schools that provide educational programs for individuals undergoing clinical training in the laboratory.
+ Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Street: 2300 N. Edward St
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024