Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry and Point of Care - Minneapolis, MN

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Hennepin Healthcare Systems (HHS)/Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time on-site opportunity as Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry and Point-of-Care Testing. This director will also oversee the laboratory located in our Emergency Department, Minnesota’s largest and busiest trauma center. This role includes shared responsibility of specimen processing, send-outs, laboratory information system, and outreach departments as well as CLIA directorship of some of our system’s moderate and lower complexity laboratories. This individual will work collaboratively with an Associate Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry as part of a dynamic leadership team. The Director will have opportunities for research with the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute and an academic appointment at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Position Overview - Conduct daily rounds in the HHS core laboratory and serve as a liaison and clinical consultant to internal and external stakeholders including medical staff, laboratory staff, learners, and administration - Collaborate with the department chair, laboratory administrative director, managers, supervisors, and technical staff to monitor service performance and quality and to advise on issues affecting operations - Consult on test menus, appropriateness, clinical correlations and interpretations, utilization, quality, and new test development - Support and assist with coverage of our toxicology service, as needed - Partner with HHS leadership in laboratory strategic planning, growth, marketing, research, and development. - Assure that the laboratory sections are compliant with state, local, and federal regulations, licensing and accreditation - Prepare and present educational information to medical and laboratory staff, including research and development - Participate in curriculum development, teaching, and mentorship for medical students, residents, and fellows from HHS and the University of Minnesota About the Department - Our collegial medical team consists of three Clinical Laboratory Medical Directors and nine Clinical and Anatomic Pathologists who are mission driven - Our hospital and laboratories are accredited by College of American Pathologists including Forensic Urine Drug Testing, the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the American Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies - Our laboratory is focused on education, providing training for medical, pathology, and clinical chemistry students, residents, and fellows, medical laboratory technologists and scientists, histotechnicians, cytotechnologists, and phlebotomists

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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: - Formal training in clinical chemistry with a PhD or MD degree required - PhD candidates should be board certified or eligible by ABCC (American Board of Clinical Chemistry) in Clinical Chemistry - MD candidates should be board certified or eligible in Chemical Pathology or ABCC (American Board of Clinical Chemistry) in Clinical Chemistry Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in laboratory directorship including method development and performance evaluation of instrumentation including automated chemistry, immunoassays, and POC testing - Eligibility to serve as Program Director for our Commission on Accreditation in Clinical Chemistry fellowship Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: - Ability to lead and teach in a laboratory setting including excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships - Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize scheduling of work, and determine appropriate course of action in complex situations - Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner - Ability to handle challenging situations involving patients, providers, or other staff in a professional manner - Knowledge of research methodologies and grant funding - Must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds