Assistant/Associate Director - Histocompatibility Laboratory
Company: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Scope of PositionIndividual is responsible for
histocompatibility laboratory compliance with regulatory and
accreditation agency standards, quality assurance, development of
laboratory processes amp; clinical protocols and budget preparation
amp; monitoring. This laboratory runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
and provides services to University Hospital, The James Cancer
Center, Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Lifeline of Ohio, and
various outside medical facilities.Position SummaryThe Assistant
Director of Histocompatibility Laboratory reports directly to the
Director of Histocompatibility Laboratory for business related
activities and for clinical and research related activities and is
responsible for assisting the Director of Histocompatibility
Laboratory for the overall management of the histocompatibility
laboratory. Preference will be given to individuals with
significant prior clinical subspecialty work experience in solid
organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplants. Candidate should be
familiar with all aspects of laboratory QA/QC/QM/PI programs in
organ transplantation. Evidence of involvement in clinical
consultations as well as willingness to participate in on-call work
is preferred. Demonstrated involvement in development of technical
protocols for clinical testing including HLA typing (SSP, SSOP,
qPCR, NGS), crossmatching (flow and virtual), HLA antibody testing
(solid phase methods) and disease-association. Individual in this
position is responsible assisting the Director for the quality of
operations amp; services provided by the histocompatibility
laboratory, including the responsibility for reviewing and
overseeing all technical aspects of the laboratory. This individual
directs technologist staff and works closely with the Director of
Histocompatibility laboratory and attending physicians in both
solid and bone marrow transplantation in the design, implementation
and review of all technical processes that involve the
histocompatibility lab. This individual is responsible for
personnel management, ensuring customer service, development,
implementation and monitoring of testing, staff training and
evaluation and budget management. The Assistant Director also
represents The Ohio State University Medical Center at local,
regional and national levels as a liaison between The Ohio State
University Medical Center and the various organizations, agencies
and professional organizations.Duties and Responsibilities40%
Compliance
- Develops, as needed, new standard operating procedures (SOPs)
for the laboratory, reviews and updates existing SOPs and designs
appropriate validation studies as needed.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency
requirements for the laboratory (i.e. ASHI, CLIA, CMS, UNOS,
etc.).
- Develops and maintains an adequate and robust quality assurance
program for the laboratory.
- Collaborates with the histocompatibility laboratory Director to
develop on-going mechanisms to analyze data on the accuracy of
histocompatibility testing.
- Serves as technical expert in areas of expertise including
implementing new technologies, new testing and operating methods,
including testing for comprehensive and performance accuracy when a
new test or process method is implemented.30% Strategic Vision and
Planning
- In conjunction with Director of Histocompatibility laboratory,
establishes and defines goals, objectives and an operational plan
that supports OSUMC goals and objectives.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates programs designed to meet
goals and objectives.
- Identifies opportunities for operational amp; customer service
improvement and develops and implements those
solutions/processes.
- Works with Director of Histocompatibility laboratory and
Administrative Director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center to
market histocompatibility laboratory services to other transplant
programs within the state and surrounding out of state transplant
programs.
- Participates in regional and national transplant activities as
an expert in the field of histocompatibility (i.e., ASHI, UNOS,
etc.) including serving on committees in order to help direct
regional and national policy and procedure development.15%
Financial Management
- Assists with establishment of capital amp; operational budgets.
Monitors budgets and expenses to control and/or justify
variances.
- Ensures laboratory billing complies with hospital
standards.
- Reviews and approves supply and equipment expenditures.
- Ensures appropriate inventory control.
- Identifies opportunities for cost savings, additional revenue
generation and efficiency gains.15% Administrative
- Evaluates the overall operations, workload and sets staffing
requirements for laboratory.
- Interviews and hires lab personnel.
- Ensures laboratory staff is appropriately trained.
- Annually evaluates competency of the laboratory staff.
- Ensures laboratory staff is providing excellent customer
service.
- Provides opportunities for continuing education for
technologists and technicians.Organizational ExpectationsPractices
within the OSUMC policies and procedures. Possess appropriate
public relations skills (able to resolve problems effectively,
professionally, and efficiently); possess leadership and good
judgment skills; communicate clearly; serve as a resource person
and be committed to assuring that the laboratory produces high
quality work. Adheres to OSUMC mission, vision and value statements
as demonstrated through positive patient relations, positive and
effective interactions with staff and formulating amp; meeting
development goals.Minimum QualificationsFor Hire: Candidates must
have a MD, MD/PhD, PhD chemical, physical, biological, or clinical
laboratory science from an accredited institution, or equivalent
degree(s). Applicants with an MD or equivalent degree must also
have or be eligible for an Ohio medical license or equivalent
certification/permit, as determined by the Medical Board of
Ohio.All MD candidates must be board certified/eligible by the
American Board of Pathology and the PhD candidates must be
certified as a Laboratory Director by ACHI (as a Fellow of the
ACHI) in the following areas of accreditation:
- Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor
- Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Related
Donor
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated
Donor
- Histocompatibility Testing for Other Clinical PurposesOn going:
Maintain certification at the F(ACHI) level and continue to attend
meetings and seminars to stay current in all areas of
histocompatibility laboratory management.
Keywords: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus , Assistant/Associate Director - Histocompatibility Laboratory, Executive , Columbus, Ohio
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