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.
The Opportunity:
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
Why Join Our Team:
Competitive salary and CME funds
Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
Generous 403b retirement match
457b
Health, dental, and vision
Malpractice
Tuition remission
About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system's 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow's treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
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.
About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.
"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It's a place where big ideas come to life." - Alexander Hamilton
For additional information and/or to apply, please contact Bill Mawhinney.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.