Clinical Chemist Clinical Chemist  Apply!  Apply! Position Details Department: PCMG-MAIN | Pathology Faculty Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Director/Management Posting #: 881375 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary

Provides medical and scientific direction for the Chemistry program, including high complexity testing such as Mass Spectrometry, Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, and Autoimmune/Allergy testing for the PCH healthcare system. Partners with Director of Core Chemistry and Point of Care to support overall direction of Chemistry Section.

Position Duties Operations Responsible for the overall operation of the mass spectrometry section of the Chemistry laboratory, in collaboration with the Director of Chemistry and Point of Care, the Laboratory Director , and the operations management team. Works with the Section Supervisor to hire and manage an experienced technical staff. Serves as scientific consultant in collaborative leadership with the Director of Chemistry. Test Method Implementation, Verification and Performance elects, validates, and implements new methods and procedures in Clinical Chemistry with focus on Mass Spectrometry. Ensures verification procedures are adequate to determine the accuracy, precision, and other performance characteristics of the method. Ensures that testing systems developed in the laboratory perform with high quality for all aspects of test performance, including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing. Ensures that personnel are performing methods as required to provide accurate and reliable results. Selects new instrumentation and approves new instrumentation acquisition decisions. Reviews section policies and procedures. Test development goals include implementation of mass spectrometry, hemoglobin electrophoresis, autoimmune and allergy testing, and other related assays. Quality Assurance and Improvement Responsible for the implementation and oversight of proficiency testing, quality control and quality improvement programs. Identifies failures in quality as they occur. Ensures necessary remedial actions are taken and documented whenever significant deviations from the laboratory`s established performance standards are identified. Works with section supervisor to ensure that all testing personnel receive the appropriate training for the type and complexity of testing provided and demonstrate competency to perform all testing operations reliably. Establishes operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, and safety. Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Responsible for ensuring that lab meets or exceeds all accreditation requirements including CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission/DNV. Ensures appropriate enrollment in proficiency testing activities required by regulations and accrediting organizations. Ensures regulatory compliance with federal standards and state laws. Clinical and Technical Consultation Responsible for the interpretation of clinical chemistry testing, as needed, including hemoglobin electrophoresis and mass spectrometry interpretation. Provides consultation to laboratory staff and medical staff pertaining to clinical chemistry testing. Provides consultation regarding appropriate test utilization. Consults with testing personnel and department customers to resolve technical and clinical problems, acting as resource for laboratory staff and medical staff. Establishes lines of communication with customers to ensure timely response to new clinical service trends affecting program planning. Assures that test reports contain all necessary information for accurate interpretation. Serves on hospital or system committees as a liaison for the laboratory. The clinical chemist will be a resource for clinicians by assisting in test selection and test interpretation for testing within the Mass Spectrometry Chemistry section, and other Clinical Chemistry testing upon request. System Integration Interacts closely with physicians and other clinical providers to evaluate novel technologies and provide technical expertise on existing platforms. Ensures appropriate use of chemistry testing and advocates for best practice in specimen collection to optimize diagnostic yield. Works closely with laboratory information system analysts and hospital IT leadership to optimize laboratory informatics, including specimen barcoding and tracking, test ordering, auto- verify functions, test reporting, test utilization, and data analytics. Strategic Planning Works collaboratively with the section supervisor and leadership team to develop strategic goals pertaining to operations, quality improvement, and growth opportunities in clinical chemistry. Advises leadership of developing trends and clinical service needs. Identifies growth and outreach opportunities through at least annual evaluation of send-out testing volumes. Works with laboratory management to develop operations and capital budgets to ensure appropriate business investments and fiscal responsibility. Seeks to optimize operational efficiency through use of automation and information technology tools. Professional Development Continues personal and professional development to enhance job-related competency, including participation in national meetings, committees, and other opportunities for continuing education. Develops regional or national recognition for expertise in clinical chemistry through leadership and/or scholarly contributions. Manages time and resources effectively. Collaborates with researchers to develop and implement projects pertaining to clinical chemistry testing. Identifies area of expertise resulting in publications, lectures, and other scholarly activity. Education Provides in-service training and other educational programs for trainees, laboratory staff and medical staff, including lectures and direct supervision for rotators in the Clinical Chemistry section, as well as participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, departmental conferences, grand rounds, or similar activities. Positive behaviors and Professionalism Maintains a positive working relationship with peers, management and customers at all times. Communicates openly, honestly, respectfully and directly. Maintains privacy at all times for patients and employee information. Offers help to others to solve problems and complete tasks to facilitate communication and positive team dynamics. Consistently displays productive work habits. Demonstrates accountability for actions and decisions in daily work. Solicits and accepts feedback in a positive manner. Offers constructive input to support the work unit. Shows leadership attributes of flexibility, adaptability and resilience. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission

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Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

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Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Apply for this position? First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email Address *

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Required Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement? 1. Established scientist or pathologist with minimum of 5 years experience in clinical chemistry laboratory.
Preferred Yes No 2. Leadership skills acquired through at least 2 years director/section chief experience.
Preferred Yes No 3. Experience in method development and performance verification of clinical chemistry testing systems and platforms, including immunoassays, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, high performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
Required Yes No 4. Experience in Lean/Six Sigma.
Preferred Yes No 5. Experience and interest in laboratory informatics.
Preferred Yes No Certifications / Licenses / Registries Do you meet this requirement? 1. Subspecialty certification/eligibility in Clinical Chemistry by the American Board of Pathology (MD/DO) or board certification/eligibility by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (PhD).
Required Yes No Special Skills Do you meet this requirement? 1. Strong communication skills and good customer service skills, both written and verbal, internally and externally to the department.
Required Yes No 2. Leadership skills to effectively run operations, financial, and personnel management.
Required Yes No 3. Effective decision-making, problem-solving, organizational and performance improvement skills.
Required Yes No 4. Change management and conflict resolution skills.
Required Yes No 5. Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, CMS, and Joint Commission/DNV regulations and standards.
Required Yes No 6. Current knowledge of state-of-the art methods in clinical chemistry, including biochemical, protein, and enzyme assays.
Required Yes No 7. Training in laboratory informatics.
Preferred Yes No 8. Training in laboratory quality improvement and Lean/Six Sigma.
Preferred Yes No Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential 1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally 11. Physical Requirement - Walking - Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently 13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally 14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally 15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently 16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree Next