Clinical Chemistry Pathology position at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Chemistry Pathologist Opportunity at Our Organization in Pittsburgh, PA

Become a part of a premier healthcare team at our organization as a Clinical Chemistry Pathologist. This position allows you to play a vital role in our mission of delivering **Life Changing Medicine** through exceptional diagnostic services. You will work in a cutting-edge facility alongside a team of dedicated professionals focused on enhancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Pittsburgh offers a lively community with a rich cultural landscape, making it an excellent location for both career advancement and personal fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Join a department comprising 131 Pathologists, including 4 specialists in the clinical chemistry lab.
• Oversee the technical direction of clinical laboratories to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain high-quality patient test results within a multi-hospital clinical chemistry service.
• Provide on-call attending duties, including clinical consultations for physicians and healthcare providers regarding test results and their interpretations.
• Engage actively in educational initiatives within the division.
• Pursue research in basic, clinical, or translational fields.
• Support laboratory-based investigations and entrepreneurial projects based on previous achievements.
• Create and present educational materials for medical students, residents, fellows, and laboratory personnel in various teaching settings.
• Incorporate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your work practices.
• Participate in evaluating trainees and interviewing candidates.

What We Offer

• Academic rank, tenure, and salary will be aligned with experience. The selected candidate will hold a full-time faculty position at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and be part of the faculty practice plan.
• If you have an externally funded research program or plan to develop one, we provide appropriate transition or seed funding, along with necessary space and resources.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.
• Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer matching.
• Relocation assistance of up to $10,000.
• Six weeks of vacation and continuing medical education (CME) time.
• $4,110 allocated for CME expenses.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a large hospital-based clinical chemistry laboratory, providing technical direction in areas such as general chemistry, urinalysis, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, immunopathology, and specialized testing is advantageous, along with a strong academic background in effective communication (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Proficiency in clinical laboratory quality management to ensure standardized practices across all phases of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical).
• Knowledge of Informatics and its application in Pathology is a plus.
• Board certification from a recognized agency (ABCC, NRCC(CC), CAP) is required.
• A Ph.D. or M.D. with board certification in Clinical Chemistry or a related specialty is necessary.
• If holding a Ph.D., board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, National Registry of Clinical Chemists, or certification from CMS-approved boards is required.
• If holding an M.D., board certification or eligibility in clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology is necessary.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is mandatory.
• Assistant Professor (1-5 years of experience) or Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience) level candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Our Pathology Department and Organization

• All divisions within Laboratory Medicine are dedicated to service, research, and education.
• We are a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• Our workforce includes 92,000 employees, among whom are 4,900 physicians.
• We operate over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
• Our network includes more than 800 doctors' offices and outpatient facilities.
• We are pioneering new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
• We maintain a close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that retains the charm of a small town. Situated in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it offers a blend of urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, scenic countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is home to esteemed cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a vibrant cultural district.
• Pittsburgh boasts major league sports teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• The city is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• Pittsburgh consistently ranks among the top locations for families in the U.S., noted for its affordability, livability, and safety.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Our organization is dedicated to promoting diversity through initiatives that foster inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.