Clinical Laboratory Director – Genetics
Job ID:
R110284
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Location:
Rosemont, IL – 5400 Pearl St
Rosemont, IL 60018
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Mon-Fri, hybrid work accepted
Position Requirements:
- Doctoral degree in Genetics or related field and completion of clinical fellowship training in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics (preferred) and/or Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical laboratory in the appropriate discipline(s).
- Proven ability to work with others.
- Proven team building skills and excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of laboratory information systems.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory regulatory requirements.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Discipline specific technical knowledge and expertise.
- Board certified (preferred)or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics and/or Clinical Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics
Accountabilities:
Manages review of clinical results and release of cases in Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics (as determined by role, certification(s) and business needs). Participates in NGS method validation, data analysis and clinical report annotation. Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop short and long-range growth strategies. Develops collaborative relationships with medical directors, physicians and clients that utilize ACL services. Communicates patient test results to clinicians and pathologists. Manages and provides input on technical performance of lab tests via active participation in ACL's quality management program. Reviews proficiency testing performance. Reviews and maintains a variety of statistical and performance reports. Provides consultative support to internal and external customers and stakeholders. Demonstrates in-depth departmental knowledge and serves as a content expert in their respective discipline. Acts as a resource to technologists. Manages individual validation projects and implementation of new tests. Makes recommendations regarding methodology and equipment for testing. Provides input for clinical communications and test bulletins as appropriate. Remains active in national, regional and local professional organizations.
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
