Description

Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Medical Laboratory Director to plan, direct, and manage the financial, personnel, and operational activities of the Health Department’s Medical Laboratories. This position is responsible for overseeing Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs; training and supervising all staff who perform laboratory testing; and managing the day-to-day operations of the medical laboratories to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, accrediting, and licensing requirements. The Medical Laboratory Director conducts and participates in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) inspections and ensures ongoing adherence to all mandated standards. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Health Officer.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or a highly related degree (e.g., Medical Technology) from an accredited institution.
• Certified as a Medical Technologist from a nationally recognized accrediting agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT).
• Experience establishing and maintaining laboratory standards and procedures that meet the regulations put forth by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (i.e., CLIA).
• At least two years of experience coordinating, directing, and supervising employees in a moderate or high complexity CLIA certified laboratory to include training employees, delegating work tasks, and conducting performance appraisals.