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Emory University

Director of Clinical Chemistry – Point-of-Care Testing

Emory University

. Provide scientific, medical, and operational leadership for Core Laboratory and point-of-care testing services across Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital, and Emory Long-Term Acute Care .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical chemistry and point-of-care testing, ensuring compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements while promoting quality and safety in laboratory services. Capable of providing scientific and operational leadership within a large academic health system, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD, MD, Or MD/PhD DegreeBoard Certification Or Board EligibilityExpertise In Clinical ChemistryClinical Expertise And Scientific JudgmentCollaborative Leadership

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Hard Skills
Laboratory Test UtilizationTest OrderingQuality AssurancePerformance MonitoringWorkflow OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceLaboratory MethodologiesPoint-Of-Care TestingEvidence-Based PracticesDiagnostic Problem Solving
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationCommitment To Quality
Certifications & Qualifications
American Board Of Clinical ChemistryAmerican Board Of Pathology
Industry Keywords
CLIA ComplianceCAP ComplianceHealthcare Laboratory ServicesAcademic Health SystemContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide scientific, medical, and operational leadership for Core Laboratory and point-of-care testing services across Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital, and Emory Long-Term Acute Care
  • Provide medical direction and clinical consultation for Core Laboratory and point-of-care testing services
  • Promote evidence-based laboratory test utilization and appropriate test ordering
  • Ensure compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements
  • Advance quality, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Oversee evaluation, development, validation, implementation, and performance monitoring of laboratory tests and methodologies
  • Optimize workflows and harmonize testing practices across the Emory Healthcare laboratory network
  • Oversee quality, reliability, regulatory compliance, and integration of point-of-care testing
  • Collaborate with clinicians, laboratory personnel, interdisciplinary teams, system leadership, and hospital leadership
  • Address diagnostic needs, resolve testing-related issues, and improve clinical utility of laboratory services
  • Contribute to teaching, mentoring, education, and scholarly activities
  • Report to the System Medical Director of Core Laboratory Service

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree
  • Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Clinical Chemistry or the American Board of Pathology
  • Expertise in clinical chemistry appropriate to the responsibilities of the position
  • Clinical expertise, scientific judgment, collaborative leadership, and commitment to quality
  • Ability to direct clinical chemistry and point-of-care testing services within a large academic health system
  • Curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of professional references required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with academic rank and experience
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Opportunities for clinical service, education, scholarly collaboration, and research
  • Teaching and mentoring opportunities at professional, graduate, medical, and medical laboratory science levels