Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology (Clinical)

The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for an Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology (Clinical).
* Follow CLIA regulation. As laboratory director or delegee or designee as applicable, ensure that:
* Testing 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;
* Physical and environmental conditions of the laboratory are adequate and appropriate for the testing performed;
* The 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;
* Sufficient 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
* New 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 manual for the clinical laboratory is available
* Maintain JCAHO/CAP/CLIA or other relevant accreditations 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

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).

About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.