Pathology - Physician

The VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking an experienced physician to serve as our Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine responsibilities include administration, management, maintaining accreditation and medical directorship for CLIA licensure and leadership of the entire Path and Lab Service at the facility. The service chief will report to the Network Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, who is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative function of the pathologist physician staff. The major duties of this position include but are not limited to

Serves as the VA medical facility CLIA Laboratory Director, fulfilling all responsibilities of the VA medical facility CLIA Laboratory Director. Oversees all laboratory testing performed at VA medical facility laboratories, serves as a consultant for specialty laboratories and ensures all testing is compliant with federal regulations. Directs and coordinates the patient care, administration, education and research functions of the VA medical facility PALMS. Responsible for all quality measures regarding patient services. Provides consultation and guidance to VA health care providers regarding matters pertaining to pathology and laboratory medicine and the medical significance of laboratory findings. As the CLIA Medical Director (or delegates a voting member) participates on the VA medical facility Clinical Executive Board or analogous medical staff committee and all other appropriate committees. Participates in applicable cross-organizational performance-improvement activities, developing and communicating to the VA medical facility Chief Of Staff (COS) objectives and coordinating efforts to integrate patient care and support services. Directs and coordinates the functions of the VA medical facility PALMS and outreach functions based upon the mission, special needs and size of the VA medical facility. Ensures that VA medical facility laboratories performing patient care testing meet requirements for hospital accreditation. Ensures, if the VA medical facility, PALMS has a blood