Director, Clinical Science Shared Lab - Chemistry

Organization:

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview:

Responsible for setting the standard of quality for testing within the assigned department(s). The position is responsible for the overall clinical quality of testing, development of new tests and test procedures, and verification in accordance with federal requirements under CLIA-88, College of American Pathologists (CAP), the State of California, and any other related regulatory or accrediting body affecting clinical activities of the laboratory. This position assures that lab services are quality focused, progressive, competitive, customer service-oriented, and effectively integrated with other affiliates. The laboratory is to operate in compliance with state, local and federal regulations, licensing and accreditation.

This position also provides clinical guidance to laboratory personnel performing moderate and high complexity tests. Serves as a liaison between referring physicians, administration, and laboratory staff. Teaches principles of medical and laboratory procedures to laboratory personnel. Responsible for ensuring that laboratory services contribute positively to high value medical care and disease prevention through service excellence, analytical accuracy, cost effectiveness, and high value financial performance. This position will function as director in charge of all required clinical science, new test development, validations, and overall clinical quality of the assigned department(s). This position may be assigned special projects and operations that compel alignment with the lab network or other clinical/functional integration throughout Sutter Health.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate, PhD in relevant area (Chemistry)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 6 years recent relevant experience or;

• 2 year Clinical Chemistry Fellowship

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory practice; current technology and applications, accrediting agencies and regulations

• Understanding of legislation and practice related to medical staff governance, as relates to the clinical laboratory; budgeting, cost accounting, and financial modeling

• Understanding of medical informatics and information systems as they affect laboratory clinical decision support

• Expertise in quality improvement tools and processes; awareness of laboratory medicine risk management issues

• Must have the ability to effectively lead a centralized entity in a local/area/divisional structure

• Must have excellent interpersonal (written, oral, presentation) skills and have the flexibility to adapt to a constantly changing environment

• Must have well-developed problem identification, analytical, and problem resolution skills, as well as persuasion and negotiation skills

• Must have demonstrated organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects

• Must be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with operating entities

• Must have excellent leadership skills and the tenacity to deal with complex structures and tasks over a period of time

• Must be able to influence others without defined lines of authority

• Demonstrated skills in organization management required

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $92.66 to $148.26 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. 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.