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A Director of Clinical Microbiology oversees laboratory operations, ensures accurate infectious disease testing, and implements quality control measures. They collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to guide patient treatment based on microbiological findings. Additionally, they stay updated on emerging pathogens, regulatory standards, and advances in diagnostic technology to enhance laboratory performance and patient care.

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To thrive as a Director of Clinical Microbiology, you need advanced expertise in microbiology, laboratory management, and infectious disease diagnostics, typically supported by a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) and relevant laboratory director certifications. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control protocols, and regulatory standards such as CLIA and CAP accreditation is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring accurate test results, regulatory compliance, and effective team management in a high-stakes healthcare environment.

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Directors of Clinical Microbiology often navigate challenges such as staying current with rapidly evolving infectious disease threats, managing laboratory workflow efficiency, and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. They must also address staffing shortages and support the continuous training and development of their team. Successfully overcoming these obstacles typically requires proactive leadership, close collaboration with healthcare providers and administrators, and implementation of robust quality assurance measures. By fostering a culture of open communication and ongoing education, Directors can maintain high laboratory standards and adapt effectively to new challenges.

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System Director, Clinical Microbiology

Geisinger Health

Danville, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 18 days ago

Geisinger Health rating

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 448 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

456th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
Job Summary:
Geisinger Laboratory Medicine is searching for a board-certified MD, PhD, or MD, PhD (or equivalent) Clinical Microbiologist to join the Department of Laboratory Medicine within the Diagnostic Medicine Institute.
Laboratory Medicine at Geisinger seeks an experienced doctoral-level clinical or molecular microbiologist at the associate to full professor level for the infectious disease diagnostic team. Teams are innovative in enhancing patient care and demonstrating the value of actionable hospital-based microbiology services.
Job Duties:
  • Oversee all aspects of Clinical Microbiology, collaborating with two other directors, providers, operational teams, and healthcare leadership. Full integration with infectious disease providers, pharmacists, quality teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Pre- and post-analytical aspects of infectious disease diagnostics, customer care, and client services, and value-based care
  • Integrated and standardized laboratory services include phenotypic, proteomic, biomarkers, and molecular methods
  • Diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship and experience with antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods, including genetic resistance mechanisms
  • Standardized clinical, operational, quality, regulatory, and financial success for nine hospital-based laboratories, over 80 clinics, and external clients
  • Academic appointment in the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is standard; teaching includes medical students, residents, fellows, clinical laboratory scientists, and other allied health professionals.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, strategic thinking, project management expertise, and a solid understanding of group dynamics
  • Remote call capability and telemicroscopy
  • Total laboratory services test more than 15 million laboratory tests per year
  • 44 pathologists and PhDs on staff

Position Details:
Candidates should be an MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in clinical pathology or microbiology, and eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania, or a PhD in a biological, chemical, or molecular science with ABMM board certification or eligibility. Qualification or eligibility as a Laboratory Director under CAP and CLIA is required, with experience in a CAP-accredited or equivalent clinical environment required.
Education:
Doctoral Degree- (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Skills:
Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
  • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
  • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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