Vice Chair, Pathology & Lab Medicine — Clinical Ops Leader

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment program

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid sick time & time off

Malpractice and CME allowance

Health, dental, vision coverage

Free parking

Executive wellness programs

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ, seeks an experienced Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. This 1.0 FTE leadership role combines strategic oversight of laboratory operations with an active clinical practice and a university faculty appointment.

The Vice Chair will collaborate with hospital leadership, drive quality initiatives, and mentor pathology faculty and staff while maintaining clinical duties and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree.
• Board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona.
• Leadership experience in clinical laboratory operations (e.g., Medical/Associate Medical Director).
• Experience in laboratory oversight, quality, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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 standards.
• Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, test validation, utilization, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with hospital and system leadership on laboratory strategy and priorities.
• Serve as a physician liaison between laboratory services, medical staff, and leadership.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and development of pathology faculty and staff.
• Maintain an active clinical practice and participate in on-call duties.
• Engage in education, mentorship, and scholarly activities within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board-certified in AP/CP

Tools

CAP inspections

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ, seeks an experienced Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. This 1.0 FTE leadership role combines strategic oversight of laboratory operations with an active clinical practice and a university faculty appointment.

The Vice Chair will collaborate with hospital leadership, drive quality initiatives, and mentor pathology faculty and staff while maintaining clinical duties and scholarly activity.