Testing Director Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

The Manager Technical Director Toxicology and Special Chemistry:

• Provides technical and operational leadership for Toxicology and Special Chemistry testing services, including, but not limited to, LC-MS/MS method development and oversight, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), including immunosuppressant monitoring for transplant patients, drugs-of-abuse testing/confirmation, pain management testing, endocrinology, autoimmune testing, protein electrophoresis, allergen testing, and serology.
• The position is responsible for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clinical relevance of laboratory services through oversight of method selection, validation, quality management, proficiency testing, and personnel competency.
• Serves as the subject matter expert, providing consultation to physicians, laboratory leadership, and medical directors regarding test utilization, result interpretation, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborates with system laboratory leadership to evaluate, select, and implement new testing capabilities, assess instrumentation, optimize workflows, and strategically expand specialized testing services to support BayCare's growing clinical needs and advance excellence in patient care.

Position Details:

• Location: Tampa, FL
• Status: Full Time, Salaried
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Licensure: Florida Lab Supervisor or Lab Director.

Preferred Licensure: Fellowship in Clinical Chemistry and preferred Certification Diplomat of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (DABCC).

Required Education: Doctorate of Science

Required Experience: 5 years in Laboratory (preferred Clinical Laboratory) with 2 years in Clinical Chemistry with the focus on Mass Spectrometry and Special Chemistry.

Other Information: Required skills include Math & Statistical Skills required of a Clinical Chemist.

 Benefits:

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals with merit increases, yearly team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

BayCare Values: Demonstrate a consistent commitment to BayCare Health System’s core values of trust, respect, and dignity in all interactions with patients, families, team members, and the community, supporting our shared responsibility to achieve excellence in the communities we serve.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Communicates in a clear, authentic, and transparent manner to meet the needs of others to ensure messages are received and mutually understood.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness and manages one’s emotions. Recognizes and responds constructively to others’ emotions and builds meaningful relationships.
• Talent and Team Development: Develops team members and teams by empowering them, setting clear expectations, providing learning opportunities, and supporting ongoing growth.
• Change Champion: Demonstrates a commitment to enhance performance by engaging and promoting change, continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation.
• Collaboration: Collaborates by sharing responsibility, transparent exchange of information, and collective problem-solving to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.
• Results Driven: Takes ownership of outcomes by setting clear, measurable goals and aligning team efforts and resources to achieve them.
• Inclusion and Belonging: Creates an inclusive environment that values all perspectives, respects individuality, and fosters an environment where all feel a sense of belonging.

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