Director Clinical Pathology (Physician)

The Director of Clinical Pathology will organize and direct the operations of the Clinical Laboratories Department. The director will report to the Medical Director and Chairman of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Position is 60% in diagnostic work and 40% is administrative.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide oversight of all aspects of the laboratorys quality management system to ensure conformance to requirements described in the Quality Management System chapter of these Clinical Laboratory Practice Standards.

STAFF SUPERVISED :

1. Medical technologists or technicians assigned to their department, either permanently or on a daily basis.

2. Interim duties of the Lab Technical Coordinator / Manager include supervision of all Lab personnel, technical, nontechnical and support staff.

3. Reports issues regarding personnel to the appropriate departments / section leaders.

REQUIREMENTS :

1. A physician license to practice in the State of New York and eligible for membership on the UHS Medical Staff. Must be board certified / eligible.

2. Certified by the American Board of Clinical Pathology.

3. A certificate of qualification (C of Q).

4. Dynamic individual with superior professional ability, broad vision, leadership qualities, sensitivity to the health care

needs of the institution, Medical Staff, and community at large.

5. Demonstrates ability to lead, plan, organize and direct a large multi-hospital-based department of pathology.

6. Service orientation with emphasis on appropriateness, accuracy, timelines, and knowledge of and sensitivity of complex relationships with a diverse Medical Staff.

7. Understanding of and interest in the current medico-political climate in the country and pertinent reimbursement issues.

EXPERIENCE : Previous general laboratory experience is preferred.

Salary Range : $400,800 - $421,800 annually