UNIV - Open Rank - Hematopathologist - Department of Pathology and Laboratory

Job Description Summary

Join a team thats Changing Whats Possible The Medical University of South Carolinas (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented board-certified Hematopathologist. MUSC Charleston Division is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center Ashley River Tower hospital Shawn Jenkins Childrens / Pearl Tourville Womens Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicines Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Division has expertise in benign and malignant hematology / hematopathology molecular genetic pathology (hematologic and solid malignancies) genetics / genomics clinical chemistry immunology and serology bone marrow and solid organ transplant support services transfusion medicine cell therapy molecular and diagnostic microbiology medical ethics pathology patient safety and laboratory management. Additionally the Surgical Pathology Division has subspecialty expertise in GI/Liver Pathology Breast Pathology GYN Pathology GU Pathology Bone/ Soft Tissue Pathology Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology Pulmonary Pathology Placental Pathology and Renal Pathology. Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001006 COM PATH Laboratory Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Charleston SC Hematopathologist

Join a team thats Changing Whats Possible The Medical University of South Carolinas (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented board-certified Hematopathologist. MUSC Charleston Division is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center Ashley River Tower hospital Shawn Jenkins Childrens / Pearl Tourville Womens Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicines Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Division has expertise in benign and malignant hematology / hematopathology molecular genetic pathology (hematologic and solid malignancies) genetics / genomics clinical chemistry immunology and serology bone marrow and solid organ transplant support services transfusion medicine cell therapy molecular and diagnostic microbiology medical ethics pathology patient safety and laboratory management. Additionally the Surgical Pathology Division has subspecialty expertise in GI/Liver Pathology Breast Pathology GYN Pathology GU Pathology Bone/ Soft Tissue Pathology Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology Pulmonary Pathology Placental Pathology and Renal Pathology. Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

We are seeking

Academically-oriented candidate with 2-8 years of post-fellowship experience is preferred; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered

MD or equivalent degree with pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Board certification/eligibility in Hematopathology

Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina

Additional subspecialty expertise in Molecular Genetic Pathology is preferred but not required

Proficiency in the use interpretation and integration of flow cytometry (including MRD) cytogenetic and molecular techniques in the clinical work-up of cases

Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the bench

Participation in clinical and/or translational research endeavors is expected

Excellent communication skills work ethic and team player approach to patient care

Ability to instruct medical students participate in the training of pathology residents and hematology fellows and actively participate in academic mission of the NCI-designed Hollings Cancer Center adult and pediatric hematology malignancy and bone marrow transplant programs.

Enthusiastic participation in the team-based busy hematology laboratory service which includes sections for body fluids analysis flow cytometry coagulation and bone marrow and lymph node diagnostic services

MUSC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Collaborative team composed of 64 faculty representing five divisions including Anatomic Pathology Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Forensic Pathology/Autopsy Services Experimental Pathology and Informatics

High quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years

CAPS AABB ASHI and FACT certifications and accreditations

The Department offers an ACGME-accredited hematopathology fellowship program as well as additional fellowship programs in surgical pathology (3 positions) and ACGME-accredited fellowships in Cytopathology Neuropathology Hematopathology Dermatopathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology.

Learn more about the Department: Offerings:

Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications expertise and accomplishments

Relocation assistance

Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions

Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage

Charleston SC is frequently named one of the best places in America to live and its easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history culture arts innovation and natural beauty. In Charleston you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon.

At night visit one of Charlestons many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Contact Michelle Barton Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at .

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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