REI - Embryology Lab Director

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is seeking a full-time Embryology Lab Director who will join the team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center.

The Embryology/ART Laboratory Director will provide leadership and oversight of the operational, technical and scientific functions of the embryology, andrology and phlebotomy laboratories. The Director will assume responsibility for and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and institutional standards. As a member of the clinical faculty, the director participates in education and supports the ongoing research and academic mission of the University of Kansas Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Director is expected to work in a highly collaborative manner with all clinical, educational and research partners.

The Director will work onsite at our REI office located in Overland Park, Kansas. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Duties:

• Provide overall operational, administrative, technical, and scientific leadership for the ART laboratory and advise Division leadership regarding qualified laboratory personnel.
• Establish, implement, and oversee laboratory policies, protocols, standards, and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Director and applicable leadership.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations and perform laboratory procedures and testing as needed to support patient care and operational needs.
• Ensure laboratory testing and treatment methods are scientifically valid, clinically relevant, and appropriate to patient and program needs.
• Develop and oversee the laboratory’s quality management and quality assurance programs, including quality control, proficiency testing, quality improvement, corrective actions, and annual program review.
• Monitor laboratory performance and ensure accurate, timely, and medically reliable results, documentation, and communication of laboratory data.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements, including timely reporting of federally mandated ART data to SART and CDC.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate laboratory personnel; ensure staff maintain required competency, licensure, certification, and continuing education. Oversee the training and professional development of embryologists.
• Provide consultation to physicians and other clinical staff regarding laboratory aspects of patient treatment and management.
• Oversee selection and evaluation of laboratory equipment, methods, reagents, reference laboratories, and other resources to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure laboratory facilities, equipment, environmental conditions, and information and record-management systems meet applicable safety, confidentiality, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in regulatory and accreditation inspections and self-assessments; review findings and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Support education and research activities related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) and participate in educational programs for medical and laboratory staff.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution OR
• Hold an earned doctoral degree; and
  • Have at least 16 semester hours of doctoral level coursework in biology, chemistry, medical technology (MT), clinical laboratory science (CLS), or medical laboratory science (MLS); or
  • An approved thesis or research project in biology/chemistry/MT/CLS/MLS related to laboratory testing for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, human beings.

Certifications:

• Board certified by an HHS-approved board, required
• HCLD certification, required

Work Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in laboratory training
• 2 years of laboratory experience directing or supervising high complexity testing
• Have at least 20 CE credit hours in laboratory practice that cover the director’s responsibilities, required upon hire

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.  

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.  

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).  

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and the Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.  

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

(913) 951-7748 cell

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.