Overview
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**Facility:** Imagenetics Building
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 1321 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours – Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Department Details**
Sanford Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Director to serve as a section director at the Medical Genetics Laboratory, a division of Sanford Laboratories. The Medical Genetics Lab participates in the Imagenetics Initiative which aims to integrate genetics into primary care. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Laboratory Director will be responsible for clinical case sign out and oversee development of new clinical diagnostic and screening assays. Responsible for maintaining standards per College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
* Must be BC/BE by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) or equivalent
agency
* Experience or training in pharmacogenetics, inherited disease, molecular oncology, or cytogenetics
desired
* Join a molecular pathologist, 1 clinical laboratory/section director, 3 clinical staff scientists, 5
cytogenetic technicians, 10+ genetic trained laboratory technicians and 1 quality specialist.
* Opportunity for Academic appointment with Sanford
USD School of Medicine
**Job Summary**
Implement and maintain standards set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other accrediting agencies, such as the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Responsible for the overall administration of the laboratories, assuring the employment and training of competent personnel that can perform test procedures, record and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently. Oversee the technical and scientific oversight of the laboratories, assuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Consult on the appropriateness of the testing ordered and the interpretation of test results. Oversee quality assurance and compliance for the assisted reproduction program.
Responsible for all aspects of test performance, to include the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of testing. Assure the enrollment in an approved proficiency testing program, the appropriate execution and evaluation of proficiency testing, and the establishment and maintenance of quality control and quality assurance programs.
Take and document all necessary remedial actions upon the identification of significant deviations from the established laboratory performance characteristics, and report patient test results only when the system functions properly.
Assure the complete and accurate reporting of test results, and then consult with the clients regarding the quality and the interpretation of the test results. Assure the following of the appropriate enterprise and laboratory policies and procedures, and the availability of an approved procedure manual to all personnel.
Select the appropriate methodology for clinical use, verify all procedures performed and the establishment performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each method. Resolve technical problems and assure the taking of remedial actions when test systems deviate from the established laboratory performance specifications.
Identify the training needs and ensure that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed. Evaluate the competency of all testing personnel to ensure that they maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently.
Assist laboratory clients to ensure clinical expectations the ordering of the appropriate tests and that the test results reports include pertinent information required for specific patient interpretation.
Perform laboratory procedures and testing as needed. Implement and review the quality laboratory objectives, ensuring accuracy and precision. Review laboratory quality control activities and implement corrections and improvements as necessary. Seek out and evaluate new quality assurance concepts, and evaluate new technologies, methods and equipment with respect to improved quality.
Genetics lab should be similar, with wording about specialty, to include genetics or reproductive. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment.
**Qualifications**
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Medical Doctor (MD) degree required.
Experience working in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified medical laboratory is desired.
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Molecular Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics or equivalent agency.
**Benefits**
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0141274
**Job Function:** Allied Health
**Featured:** No
