IGM Clinical Director
IGM Clinical Director
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Job Description
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Provides scientific assessment for evaluation and implementation of relevant state of the art clinical cytogenetic molecular genetic and genomic services including the interpretative analysis of laboratory results and recommendation of other available consultative services to best facilitate patient management and treatment.
- Reviews results of cytogenetics and molecular genetic/genomic testing as appropriate by board certification. Issues and signs written interpretative test reports and oversees clinical/scientific consultation. Is responsible for supervision of conduct evaluation reporting and interpretation monitoring and quality assurance of testing in these areas.
- Coordinates facets of the internal laboratory quality control program including proficiency and competency testing validation studies and instrument maintenance programs to ensure overall quality of test results and compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Collaborates in assuming responsibility for establishment implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of teaching educational and research programs in the laboratory. Participates in the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (AMBGG) Laboratory Fellowship including provision of feedback and oversight to fellows.
- Shares responsibility for development and implementation of new cytogenetic molecular genetic and genomic assay development and for clinical research and teaching activities of this facility.
Education Requirement: Knowledge of laboratory medicine practices research theory and technical personnel management generally gained by completing a Ph.D. in biomedical science with a minimum of a twoyear postdoctoral training program.
Licensure Requirement:
Certifications:
Boardcertified by appropriate certifying agency (i.e. American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics) in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
Skills:
- Analytical ability necessary to participate in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies procedures and budgets as well as review of research proposals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to create clinical and research proposals as well as the administration of grantfunded projects.
- Interpersonal skills needed to provide effective leadership to subordinate personnel and to interact effectively with internal and external sources including physicians genetic counselors nursing research and other hospital personnel.
Experience:
Must meet educational and either boardcertified or boardeligible (with the expectation that boards are passed within 2 cycles).
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
