Pathology- Chief of Clinical Pathology & Medical Director of Clinical Laboratories
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary of Position
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking a multifaceted and enthusiastic leader for the role of Chief of Clinical Pathology for Temple University Health System (TUHS) & Medical Director of Clinical Laboratories at Temple University Hospital (TUH) Health Sciences Campus and TUH - Jeanes Campus.
Why Temple
- Volume: TUH Clinical Laboratories perform 2.5 million tests annually.
- Scope: Encompasses 10 divisions each led by an MD or PhD clinical scientist with strong clinical academic and industry expertise.
- Divisions include:
- Hematology/Special Coagulation
- Clinical Chemistry
- Immunogenetics/Tissue Histotyping
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Medical Microbiology
- Immunology & Virology
- Transfusion Medicine (with active apheresis program)
- Technology: State-of-the-art analyzers such as next generation sequencers MALDI-TOF automated chemistry line and high-throughput molecular microbiology/virology platforms.
To learn more about the Department of Pathology Temple Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory click here.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief of Clinical Pathology and Medical Director of Clinical Laboratories will have responsibility for the following:
- Provide oversight of operational and implementation expertise across all areas of clinical pathology (including the areas of clinical chemistry hematology microbiology/virology/immunology molecular pathology tissue typing point of care and transfusion medicine).
- Ensure that appropriate test methodologies are utilized and that all necessary remedial actions are taken and documented whenever significant deviations from the laboratory established performance specifications are identified.
- Provide clinical oversight and accountability to ensure compliance with all accrediting and regulatory standards including but not limited to JCAHO CAP FDA CMS and OSHA.
- Work with the Chair to establish goals and priorities for the clinical laboratories.
- Be a champion of integration and harmonization efforts across clinical laboratories at all Temple University Health System campuses (including TUH JH Episcopal and Chestnut Hill Hospitals).
- Ensure that quality and safety measures meet or exceed necessary regulatory standards.
- Work with Chair to make recommendations for annual capital needs
Candidate Qualifications
- MD DO MD/PhD or foreign equivalent
- Board Certified in Clinical Pathology
- Academic credentials for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
- 5 years of experience providing direction oversight and development of clinical laboratories within a large university/academic hospital.
- Background in Hematopathology or Transfusion Medicine is strongly preferred
- Ability to orchestrate change in a multilevel academic/medical setting using team building alliances data and ability to influence.
- Excellent communication skills: verbal written and presentation
- Unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment.
Features and Benefits
- Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
- Vacation Holiday Sick and CME Time
- Generous 403b retirement match
- 457b
- Health dental and vision
- Malpractice
- Tuition remission
- Savi- student loan repayment program
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.
Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital first library first medical school. Its a place where big ideas come to life. Alexander Hamilton
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position you must complete an online application.
Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Yuri Persidsky MD PhD Professor and Chairperson Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine C/O Bill Mawhinney Senior Recruiter Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Email:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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