Chief of Clinical Pathology & Medical Director of Clinical Laboratories
Summary of Opportunity
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.
Temple University Hospital (TUH) Clinical Laboratories perform 2.5 million laboratory tests per year. TUH’s clinical laboratories encompass 10 divisions, led by industry leading MD or PhD clinical scientist who bring a depth of clinical experience, industry/academic certifications and unique expertise who rival many larger organizations. TUH’s clinical pathology divisions include Hematology/Special Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Immunogenetics/Tissue Histotyping, Molecular Diagnostics, Medical Microbiology, Immunology & Virology, and Transfusion Medicine (including an active apheresis program). Laboratories are equipped with state-of-the art modern analyzers including next generation sequencers, MALDI-TOF, automated chemistry line, and high throughput molecular microbiology/virology platforms to name a few. This position will report to Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Pathologist-in-Chief, TUHS.
Candidate Minimum 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.
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).
Insure that quality and safety measures meet or exceed necessary regulatory standards.
Work with Chair to make recommendations for annual capital needs
Temple Provides
Competitive Salary based upon rank and position relevant experience
Application materials should include the following: a cover letter stating your area of expertise and qualifications, synopsis of accomplishments and professional goals, research/teaching interests, and curriculum vitae.
Please address your application to: Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Temple University Hospital, C/O April Morton, Physician/ Faculty Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, email: April.Morton@tuhs.temple.edu
Confidential inquiries and candidate nominations should be directed to April Morton.
We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about our commitment to diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit OHEDI.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. 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