Microbiology Laboratory Director - Hennepin Healthcare

SUMMARY
Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a full-time Microbiology Laboratory Director.
This role provides medical leadership for one or more sections of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Serves as liaison and clinical consultant to Hennepin Healthcare Systems medical staff, individual providers and laboratory staff. Collaborates with lab administrative director, managers, supervisors, technical staff and other medical directions on issues affecting operations. Partners with Hennepin Healthcare/HCMC in laboratory strategic planning, growth and marketing. Provides an environment for continuous staff development and medical education. Develops and maintains professional relationships within and external to the institution.
Eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Minnesota in their cognate department (rank commensurate with experience). Opportunities for research with the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Provides medical leadership for one or more sections of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
-Meets with managers, supervisors and technical staff to monitor service performance using quality indicators
-Serves as liaison and clinical consultant to Hennepin Healthcare Systems/HCMC medical staff, individual providers and laboratory staff
-Consults on test menus, appropriateness, clinical correlations and interpretations, utilization, and new test development
-Collaborates with lab administrative director, managers, supervisors, technical staff and other medical directions on issues affecting operations
-Advises lab administration on personnel and equipment
-Partners with Hennepin Healthcare Systems/HCMC in laboratory strategic planning, growth and marketing
-Shares decisions with Hennepin Healthcare Systems/HCMC Lab Management regarding test menus, method selection and test validation
-Provides an environment for continuous staff development and medical education
-Prepares and presents education information to medical and laboratory staff, including research and development
-Develops and maintains professional relationships within and external to the institution

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education / Work Experience
-MD with board eligibility/certification in Clinical Pathology or Medical Microbiology (American Board of Pathology); or, a PhD with concentration in chemistry, microbiology, molecular sciences or immunology with board eligibility/certification in Medical Microbiology (American Board of Medical Microbiology); or, Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology - D(ABMM)
-Minimum of ten (10) years clinical laboratory experience in progressive management positions
OR
-An approved equivalent combination of education and experience (any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
-Requires interaction with a diverse population
-Versed in research methodologies and grant funding
-Demonstrates a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets
-Knowledge regarding all phases of technical leadership, training, quality assurance/quality control and regulatory compliance associated with both IVD and laboratory-developed testing

Leadership Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
-Skilled and experienced in directing a full business unit
-Ability to effectively allocate resources (i.e. budget and personnel)
-Capable of assisting executives in defining organizational goals, critical issues, and strategic plans
-Experience modeling and upholding organizational norms and values, particularly with regards to health and safety
-Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking when addressing organizational issues
-Demonstrated ability to think strategically and innovatively while supporting company-wide initiatives
-Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels

About Us
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, an acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The healthcare system includes a 484-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics downtown, in the North Loop, Whittier, East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and hospice, and operates a research institute, and philanthropic foundation. Hennepin Healthcare includes Emergency Medical Services, which operates a large fleet of ambulances serving 14 cities in Hennepin County. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Our Mission
We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.

Contact
Simon Riordan, Sr Provider Recruiter
simon.riordan@hcmed.org
612-873-2747

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