Genetics Director, Sign-Outs (Board Certified)

The Director, Genetics, reports to the licensed Medical or Scientific Director or Chief Director and is responsible for providing technical interpretation of results and signing reports; implementing new assays, assay troubleshooting, acting as a technical consultant to operations staff and participation in QA responsibilities, and reviewing SOPs. Assumes Clinical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director.

This professional should be ABMGG board certified (or have Active Candidate Status) in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Equivalent board certification, such as ABP and ABB, may be considered. This professional will work in a full-time onsite capacity at our Lewisville, TX lab.Weekend rotational work will be required at an approximate frequency of once a month.

• Assist in assay trouble-shooting and implementation of new assays

• Monitor compliance in regards to a safe working environment.

• Assist, as needed, in the training of technologists.

• Observe compliance with regulatory agencies, including inspections.

• Monitor of quality assurance at all levels of practice.

• Participate in working groups of related or associated professionals.

• Represent Quest Diagnostics at professional meetings and sales events

• Weekend report sign out coverage could be required pending on case load

• Assume Clinical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities in Specialty as delegated by the Laboratory Director Responsibilities Policy:

  • Approve of the test method selection and validation.

  • Ensure that the proficiency testing program is conducted in a timely manner, reviewed by appropriate staff, and approve of corrective action when a proficiency testing result is found to be unsatisfactory.

  • Establish and monitor quality control to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained for each test system. Ensure that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.

  • Approve all corrective action and preventative action plans and procedure.

  • Approve Job Assignments and Authorization Matrix (JAAM) and annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) to ensure that all personnel have the appropriate training and demonstrated performance for the type of testing offered.

  • Annually review Standard Operating Procedures for test systems.

Required Work Experience:

• 0-2 years related experience

• This professional should be ABMGG board certified (or have Active Candidate Status) in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Equivalent board certification, such as ABP and ABB, may be considered.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time

Knowledge:

• The capability of being continuously updated in literature in regards to its medical applications.

Skills:

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated good decision-making and organizational skills.

• The capability of being continuously updated in literature in regards to its medical applications.

Education:
Doctorate Degree(Required)

License and Certifications

ABMGG board certified (or have Active Candidate Status) in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Equivalent board certification, such as ABP and ABB, may be considered.

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