Clinical Chemist
Sanford Health
Summary
Modern, Specialized Laboratory: A newer, spacious laboratory featuring dedicated Special Chemistry and Toxicology sections, advanced testing capabilities, and room to support continued growth and innovation.
Job description
Department Details
Modern, Specialized Laboratory: A newer, spacious laboratory featuring dedicated Special Chemistry and Toxicology sections, advanced testing capabilities, and room to support continued growth and innovation.
Summary
Provides clinical and technical consultation in laboratory methods, instrumentation, quality control, test selection, and interpretation of laboratory testing to ensure the delivery of services in accordance with the Sanford mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Job Description
Maintains strong relationships with members of the medical staff and other health care professionals to provide information related to the laboratory. Acts as a liaison between the clinical laboratory and clinicians and serves as a consultant to clinical providers to aid in education and interpretation of laboratory test results. Collaborates with partners in the healthcare system, public health, and/or industry to improve clinical laboratory services. Attends national and international conferences in specific area of discipline to maintain expertise in focus area and updated credentialing. Provides expertise on appropriate laboratory and institutional committees. Provides a key role in the community as it pertains to the institution and provide influence on national regulations and/or guidelines. May be responsible for serving as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory Director.
Qualifications
Doctorate degree (PhD) in a specific clinical laboratory discipline is required. One year experience or fellowship training required. Other credentials may be required depending upon accrediting agency. Certification as a diplomat of specific laboratory discipline required. If incumbent does not have certification, must obtain within five years from date of hire into position. If performing testing and working in the state of North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Other credentials may be required depending upon accrediting agency.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree (PhD) in a specific clinical laboratory discipline
- One year experience or fellowship training
- Certification as a diplomat of specific laboratory discipline required (or obtain within five years)
- If performing testing in North Dakota, must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.