Sanford Health

Clinical Chemist

Sanford Health • $110K — $182K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree (PhD) in a specific clinical laboratory discipline required.
  • One year experience or fellowship training necessary.
  • Certification as a diplomat of specific laboratory discipline mandatory.
  • Must obtain certification within five years if not already certified.
  • Licensure required for testing in North Dakota by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and technical consultation on laboratory methods and instrumentation.
  • Maintain relationships with medical staff and healthcare professionals.
  • Act as liaison between clinical laboratory and clinicians.
  • Collaborate with partners to enhance laboratory services.
  • Represent institution in community and influence national guidelines.
  • Attend national and international conferences to maintain expertise.
  • Serve on laboratory and institutional committees.

Benefits

  • Access to a modern, specialized laboratory equipped for advanced testing.
  • Opportunity for continued professional growth and innovation in a spacious environment.
  • Engagement in community roles that shape national regulations.
  • Potential networking opportunities through attendance at conferences.
Full Job Description


Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $53 - $87.50
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Modern, Specialized Laboratory: A newer, spacious laboratory featuring dedicated Special Chemistry and Toxicology sections, advanced testing capabilities, and room to support continued growth and innovation.

Summary
Provides clinical and technical consultation in laboratory methods, instrumentation, quality control, test selection, and interpretation of laboratory testing to ensure the delivery of services in accordance with the Sanford mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Job Description
Maintains strong relationships with members of the medical staff and other health care professionals to provide information related to the laboratory. Acts as a liaison between the clinical laboratory and clinicians and serves as a consultant to clinical providers to aid in education and interpretation of laboratory test results. Collaborates with partners in the healthcare system, public health, and/or industry to improve clinical laboratory services. Attends national and international conferences in specific area of discipline to maintain expertise in focus area and updated credentialing. Provides expertise on appropriate laboratory and institutional committees. Provides a key role in the community as it pertains to the institution and provide influence on national regulations and/or guidelines. May be responsible for serving as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory Director.

Qualifications
Doctorate degree (PhD) in a specific clinical laboratory discipline is required.

One year experience or fellowship training required. Other credentials may be required depending upon accrediting agency.

Certification as a diplomat of specific laboratory discipline required. If incumbent does not have certification, must obtain within five years from date of hire into position. If performing testing and working in the state of North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Other credentials may be required depending upon accrediting agency.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a non-profit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health's 48,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford Health provides care to patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care services. The organization's mission is to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery.
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Size
1,409 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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