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On-Site
Miami, FL
Full time
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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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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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