Pathology, Physician- Pathologist

Banner University Medical Group is in Partnership with the University of Arizona for our Vice Chair Pathology Role!

Vice Chair, Clinical Operations - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Banner University Medical Group Tucson, Arizona

Banner University Medical Group (BUMG), in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson , is seeking an experienced academic pathologist to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Medical Director of Laboratories at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson (BUMC-T). This 1.0 FTE leadership position provides strategic and clinical oversight of laboratory operations while maintaining an active clinical practice. The Vice Chair will work closely with the Department Chair and serve as a key physician liaison among laboratory services, medical staff, hospital leadership, and system administration. The successful candidate will also hold a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Provide medical and strategic leadership for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology laboratory operations.
Serve as Laboratory Medical Director and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, CMS, and applicable regulatory standards.
Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, test validation, utilization, and performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with hospital and system leadership on laboratory strategy, service expansion, technology, and operational priorities.
Serve as a physician liaison between laboratory services, medical staff, and hospital/system leadership.
Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and development of pathology faculty and staff.
Maintain an active clinical practice in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology and participate in call.
Participate in education, mentorship, and scholarly activities within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona.
Previous leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations, such as Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Section Chief, or comparable role.
Demonstrated experience in laboratory oversight, clinical care, quality, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary leadership.
Five or more years of post-training experience, preferably in an academic medical center.
Board certification or eligibility in an Anatomic or Clinical Pathology subspecialty.
Experience working with residents
Experience leading CAP accreditation cycles, including as a CAP inspector or inspection team leader
Formal quality training-Lean, Six Sigma, or CAP/ASCP quality management certificate and/or record of running a QMS with meaningful metrics.

At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that's more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage - it's everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family to your satisfaction at work. Well Paid Sign-on and Relocation Incentive

• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Physician Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 457b deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts

Our Community: The soulful Sonoran Desert. The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of luxury living to enjoy with those you love most!

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.