Technical Director Medical Genetics Laboratory

Job Description - Technical Director Genetics Lab Full Time Days )

Technical Director Genetics Lab Full Time Days

Description

Description :

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full-service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department.

The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace with the following outstanding features:
Test menu of over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories. Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out of state facilities.

The Division of Laboratory Genetics consists of Molecular Pathology, Cytogenetics and HLA laboratories and performs a wide range of testing for both inherited diseases and cancer. Clients include DMC physicians, regional outreach clients, and the Karmanos Cancer Institute, an on-campus NCI-Designated Cancer Center. The Detroit Medical Center and Karmanos Cancer Institute are academic institutions affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine and have many training programs including residency and fellowship programs in Pathology and Hematology/Oncology along with a Genetic Counseling program.

The candidate will be appointed as faculty of the Wayne State University Department of Pathology at an academic rank commensurate with experience. The candidate will be expected to participate in teaching of residents, fellows, and students.

Summary Description

• In conjunction with Division of Laboratory Genetics Medical Director, assumes responsibility for effective planning, organization, direction and coordination of technical operations of the Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics Laboratories, including pre and post-analytical functions.

• In conjunction with Administrative Director, assumes responsibility for controlling productivity, fiscal responsibility and quality of results of test performed under his/her direction. Reports on a variety of specialized diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures.

• Works with Medical Director to develop and implement technical policies, systems and procedures for the Medical Genetics Laboratory. Provides recommendations and input to policies, procedures and systems for other DMC laboratory functions. Cooperates with Site Medical and Administrative Directors by providing technical assistance for diagnostic testing performed within the Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics Diagnostic Laboratories.

• Participates in development and structure of Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics Diagnostic Laboratory technical objectives; assists in development of specific short-term and long-range plans and programs including supporting budget and cost information.

• Establishes and monitors all technical methods, processes and procedures; in conjunction with Administrative Director, cooperates with Medical Director to direct and implement department work schedules, staffing schedules, preventative maintenance programs and personnel requirements for the Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics Diagnostics Laboratories.

• Ensures validity, accuracy and analyses of all tests performed within the Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics Diagnostics Laboratories.

• Determines and develops department standards for test procedures. Prescribes appropriate test methods and ensures strict adherence to quality control programs within the Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics Diagnostics Laboratories.

• Participates in proficiency surveys to evaluate the Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics Diagnostics Laboratory's performance.

• Conducts and directs continuing assessment of test procedures; conducts and directs examination…