Clinical Microbiologist

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Facility: Amber Valley Lab

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 4820 23rd Ave S #100, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Searching for PhD Clinical Microbiologist who is ABMM certified to oversee our Infectious Disease Laboratory and Sanford Health Amber Valley. Will coordinate with leadership on new test development and partnership with our physician stakeholders on needs for the region and enterprise.

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0230787

Job Function: Allied Health

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