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

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.

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. 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 are available.  

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
• 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 value providing excellent patient care
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS 
Minimum Education / Work Experience

• 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 
• Experience in laboratory directorship required including method development and performance evaluation of instrumentation including automated chemistry, immunoassays, and POC testing
• Experience in toxicology preferred, including HPLC, GC, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS, to help support our busy toxicology service
• Eligibility to serve as Program Director for our Commission on Accreditation in Clinical Chemistry fellowship desired

 
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
• This director must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.   

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.