Diagnostic Lab Director
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193065EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Diagnostic Lab DirectorAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with education and experienceWork Schedule
Mon. - Fri., hours will varyJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching HospitalAbout the Department
The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty healthcare, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
Provide oversight in the delivery of diagnostic service to support VH clients, college clients, research community, surrounding referring DVM (rDVM) clients and industry clients. Manage and support up to 50 reports with direct leadership of 4 supervisors across various disciplines to include Clinical Pathology and Immunology, Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics, Histopathology and Autopsy.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ensure hospital service needs are met by working productively with internal customers to include faculty, clinicians, residents, house officers, staff and students with focus on customer service.
- Ensure external customers (rDVMs, industry clients and academic researchers) service needs are met.
- Supports and directs the supervisor’s operation of the laboratory sections (MMD, CP&I, Autopsy, Histology).
- Monitor and manage operational expenses, (personnel, equipment, equipment service contracts and equipment monitoring services) and operational revenue.
- Oversee supervisor’s ability to manage appropriate inventory levels and plan for future adjustments based on workflow. Regulate supervisor’s lab cost analysis and SUB approved rates with guidance from College Business and Financing.
- Work closely with VH Business Administration to ensure hospital rates are appropriately priced to cover operational costs and projections.
- Manage diagnostic laboratory continuing education budget and communicate with VH Business Administration.
- Contribute to the management of the Laboratory Information System (LIS), as it pertains to laboratory diagnostics and integration with Hospital Information System (HIS). Manage improvement requests and communications based on client needs. Manage LIS maintenance and improvements as a result of an internal client need
- Support hospital committees, hospital board and hospital business needs as directed by the Hospital Administration, as it pertains to Laboratory Diagnostics and any other duties assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- BS degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biological Science
- 10+ years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience
- 5-7 years in laboratory leadership (not solely management), across several various disciplines
Other Required Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in building and or maintaining laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Previous experience with Data Innovation Interfaces and HL7
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred
- Effectively supervised lab operations and reports
- Understands laboratory equipment and processes present in tertiary care veterinary facilities
- Competent in establishing SOPs
- Collegial and committed to growth in the laboratory diagnostics and laboratory personnel
- Ability to manage multiple projects while also ensuring customer service to clients
- Dedicated to upholding NCSU CVM values
- ASCP certification preferred, but not required
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
12/08/2023Anticipated Close Date
Open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references.
Position Number
00110530Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesDepartment ID
192001 - CVM Teaching HospitalAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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