Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology (Clinical)

About this role

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Requirements:   

Must be an M.D ,   D.O. , or PhD   who is Board Certified   in Clinical Pathology   or Board   Certified in a Clinical Pathology subspecialty, or a   PhD   who is fellowship trained and with professional   Board   or Certification for their subspecialty (i.e. hematology, immunology, chemistry and microbiology) .  

Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida   or have a Laboratory Director’s license in the State of Florida in their subspecialty (i.e. hematology, immunology, chemistry and microbiology) .  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Strong knowledge in   general   Laboratory Medicine (Clinical Pathology), and in the subspecialty of practice.    

• Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional work force.  

• Experience with methods, tools and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model.  

•   Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP and CLIA.  

•   Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses as definitive in the care and treatment of patients.  

•   Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure and the use of universal precaution.  

List of Responsibilitie s :     

• Follow CLIA regulation.   As laboratory director or del egee or designee   as applicable ,   ensure that:  

• T esting systems in the laboratory provide quality services in all   aspects of test performance, i.e., the   preanalytic , analytic, and   postanalytic   phases of testing and are appropriate for   the   patient   population;  

• P hysical and environmental conditions of the laboratory are adequate   and appropriate for the testing   performed;  

• T he environment for employees is safe from physical, chemical, and   biological hazards and safety and biohazard requirements are   followed;  

• A   general supervisor (high complexity testing) is available to provide   day-to-day supervision of all testing personnel and reporting of test   results as well as provide on-site supervision for specific minimally   qualified testing personnel when they are performing high   complexity   testing;  

• S ufficient numbers of   appropriately educated, experienced, and/or   trained personnel who provide appropriate consultation, properly   supervise, and accurately perform tests and report test results in   accordance with the written duties and responsibilities specified by   you, are employed by the laboratory  

• N ew test procedures are reviewed, included in the procedure manual   and followed by personnel; and   each employee’s responsibilities and duties are specified in writing.  

• Ensure that all delegated responsibilities are performed   

• Be accessible to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation   

• Ensure that remedial actions are taken and documented   

• Make certain that personnel are trained to ensure accurate results  

• Ensure that an approved procedure manua l for the clinical laboratory   is available   

• M aintain JCAHO/CAP/CLIA   or other relevant   accreditation s   as applicable   

• Participate in the   educational curriculum in   clinical   pathology   for residents ,   fellows , and medical students  

• Participate   in   utilization of laboratory testing   or services  

• Develop   and participate in   Diagnostic Management Teams   

• Academically productive with scholarly activities    

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG

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