CLIA Director

Job Title
CLIA Director


Requisition Number
FE04475


Working Title
CLIA Director


Department Name
7H600:PATHOLOGY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree.



Required Related Experience

The faculty member must have:

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree.
• American Board of Pathology (ABP) Certification in Clinical and or Anatomic Pathology.
• Licensed in Kentucky as required for provider.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
• High-level knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications and investigative experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a Pathology/Laboratory Medicine administrative/management role, preferably within an academic medical center.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree.
• American Board of Pathology (ABP) Certification in Clinical and or Anatomic Pathology.
• Licensed in Kentucky as required for provider.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is recruiting a board certified pathologist (MD/DO) to serve as the CLIA Laboratory Director and Director of Clinical Pathology. Board certification in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology and several years of leadership experience directing a laboratory or laboratory section, preferably within an academic medical center, is required. The successful candidate would have outstanding organizational and leadership skills and an expansive view of the role of clinical pathology in patient care and hospital leadership. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage primarily in clinical service and teaching duties. Interested applicants are encouraged to participate in an active research program appropriate to title series and rank. This open-rank position is available immediately and will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited.



The Department of Pathology has successful programs in anatomic and clinical pathology, a vibrant educational program for medical students, residents and fellows and supports the Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Department has a strong and diverse faculty, great work-life integration, and a very supportive professional environment. The UK HealthCare Clinical Laboratories process over 5.5 million tests per year and provide comprehensive services in hematology, clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion medicine, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, genomics, histocompatability, cellular therapy and anatomic pathology. There is a strong institutional commitment to maintain and enhance research and clinical excellence within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.



This position affords an excellent career opportunity in a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center with six healthcare colleges. The university is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a family-friendly dynamic medium-sized city with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities and outdoor activities, click here to explore the city.



Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.



Questions may be directed to Amy S. Gewirtz, MD, Professor and Chair, via email: mhollan@uky.edu

Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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