Site Director
Company: NeoGenomics Laboratories
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
We are a leader in liquid biopsy. Every day we transform the
lives of cancer patients and their families through the power of
liquid biopsy. Our tests unlock essential genomic information from
a simple blood test and allow clinicians to make more informed
treatment decisions for their patients.We are dynamic and
innovative, focused on the development of new ground-breaking
technologies in a fast-paced and international setting. Our
exceptional team of talented and driven individuals work together
to combine their energy and expertise in world-class research,
product development and commercialization to bring new tests to the
patients that need them.If making a difference is in your DNA and
you are ready to join the liquid biopsy revolution, then you could
be just the person we are looking for to join our world-leading
Laboratory Operations group.Purpose of role:Under the direction of
the Director, Lab Operations, the Site Director has responsibility
for standardizing best practices across the network as well as
responsibility for turnaround time, cost per test, and other
Performance Pool metrics within their designated methodology.
Additionally, they will continue to be responsible for their direct
reports at their primary location. The role includes all planning,
implementation, operations and evaluation of programs, revenue
analysis, budget management, and human resources management
activities to ensure optimal turnaround times, quality and
profitable growth. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and
accrediting agency standards, including CAP, CLIA, and OSHA while
working closely with the Medical and Lab Director and other staff
pathologists.This is a management position responsible for the
strategic oversight and leadership direction; oversees several
functions; provides leadership to site supervisors and managers;
may also manage first-line supervisors and/or professional staff.
This position level reports to a member of the leadership team.Core
Responsibilities:
Plans, coordinates, and directs the
activities of the laboratory (clinical and/or support services
divisions) to ensure efficient, effective, and economical
utilization of space, personnel and other resources Maintains a
physical presence within assigned departments and responds to
requests for assistance; facilitates services, communication, and
problem resolution; serves as a role model for staff Plans and
develops objectives and goals for the assigned departments; ensures
development, implementation, and administration of department
policies, procedures, turnaround time, and quality; participate in
long range planning and development Assists in the development and
maintains finance aspects for individual departments; prepares,
secures necessary approvals, and manages operational and budgets;
coordinates all purchases of supplies and minor capital equipment
(for large capital purchases, works with the appropriate parties);
directs business practices to ensure timely, efficient, and
accurate patient results; takes appropriate action to ensure
services are within budget guidelines Ensures that all departments
are staffed adequately for the scope of service and turnaround time
(as allowed/approved by budgeting); acts as a resource for
supervisor personnel to help resolve human resources problems;
interviews, hires, counsels, and/or terminates subordinate
personnel; performance reviews and planning for direct reports
Participates in, promotes, and provides educational and
professional activities; remains current on technical, managerial,
and financial aspects for assigned departments; ensures development
and implementation of an educational/staff development plan; works
with supervisory personnel to ensure participation in
educational/staff development plan Develops and maintains
cooperative relationships with all personnel, medical staff, other
departments, and vendors in support of patient care; communicates,
gathers, and exchanges information; develops and implements
solutions to problems; initiates new programs Facilitates and
supports approved projects and directives, i.e., information system
planning/implementation, productivities, efficiency, and quality
improvement efforts Serves on committees and improvement teams to
coordinate activities as they relate to diagnostic services,
turnaround time, and quality assurance Works with projects to a
timely resolution and completes assignments according to agreed
upon deadlines Produces financial and statistical reports and
metrics Recognizes the need and responds in a timely manner, to
inform Management of operational issues within areas of
responsibility Develops, plans, and implements improvement programs
Consults and collaborates with other directors for integration
among sites, standardization, compliance and to capture advantages
due to economies of scale Ensures that a safe working environment
is maintained and that safe work practices are employed; ensures
staff participation in all safety, compliance and other mandatory
training Maintains advance knowledge of CAP/CLIA/NY requirements
and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards Accountable
for the operation of a 24-hour function, including responding to
emergencies, and attendance at meetings outside of working hours as
neededPosition Objectives:
Achieves desired level of competency
and accuracy for the main department processes and responsibilities
of assigned position Ensures assigned departments meet or exceed
productivity expectations Ensures operational plans are aligned
with business objectives Ensures assigned departments maintain
compliance with all accrediting and regulatory standards Achieves
all individual and departmental performance goals or objectives as
established by the Operations Leader Effectively schedules and
manages resources to meet department goals Communicates effectively
with all levels of staff Maintains thorough knowledge and shows
demonstrated support of NeoGenomics Laboratories core values,
safety, compliance, and Company policies and proceduresEducation
Requirements:Must qualify as a Technical Supervisor per CLIA and
CAP as follows:
MD or DO with a current medical
license and board-certification in Anatomic, Cytopathology, and
Clinical Pathology or possess qualifications equivalent to those
required for certification; OR MD or DO with a current medical
license1 and board-certification in Anatomic or Clinical Pathology
or possess qualifications equivalent to those required for
certification.
Technical supervisors overseeing
anatomic or cytopathology services must have board-certification in
anatomic pathology or equivalent qualificationsTechnical
supervisors overseeing a clinical pathology specialty must have
board-certification in clinical pathology or equivalent
qualifications Technical supervisors responsible for anatomic
pathology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology must have
board-certification in both anatomic and clinical pathology or
equivalent qualificationsThe section director/Technical Supervisor
of a molecular pathology laboratory is a pathologist,
board-certified physician in a specialty other than pathology, or
doctoral scientist in a chemical, physical, or biologic science,
with specialized training and/or appropriate experience in
molecular pathologyFor other specialties, not including Anatomic
Pathology and Cytopathology:
MD or DO with a current medical
license and 1-year training and experience in high-complexity
testing in the respective specialty: OR Doctoral degree in clinical
laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science with
1-year training and experience in the respective specialty; OR
Masters degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science,
or chemical, physical or biological science and 2 years training
and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective
specialty; OR Bachelors degree in medical technology, clinical
laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science and
4 years training and experience in high-complexity testing in the
respective specialty Qualification Requirements:
Strong track record working in a
clinically certified or accredited (e.g. CLIA, CAP, NYS) laboratory
Extensive working knowledge of CLIA/CAP/NYS laboratory requirements
Familiarity with LIMS/LIS systems Strong working knowledge of
laboratory automation and instrumentation
Proven success increasing and
maintaining client and employee satisfactionProven experience in
process improvement within the laboratory functionExcellent
interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently in
a matrixed organizationAbility to make sound decisions under
stressful situationsDemonstrated success in leading team members to
reach goals and objectivesDemonstrated success in meeting high
performance standards with regard to work quality and
quantityStrong interpersonal skills to effectively communication
with all employees and clientsStrong computer skills to accomplish
tasksStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to
work independently and within a team environmentMust be able to
work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain
production and quality standardsMust be to work in a biohazard
environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined
in the Safety ManualTravel:
OccasionalOur Values guide all our
activities:We areBOLDwith the delivery of cutting-edge science.We
arePASSIONATEwe love what we do, our purpose and our impact on
patients is clearWe areCARINGwe care for our patients, our
partners, customers and colleagues
Keywords: NeoGenomics Laboratories, Durham , Site Director, Executive , Durham, North Carolina
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