Vice Chair, Pathology & Lab Medicine - Clinical Ops Leader

Jobtome; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment available

Sign-on and relocation incentive

Paid sick time and CME allowance

Health, dental, vision coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, Arizona seeks an experienced pathologist to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Medical Director of Laboratories. This 1.0 FTE leadership role provides strategic and clinical oversight while maintaining active clinical practice.

Faculty appointment at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson at Associate Professor/Professor level is expected. The Vice Chair will lead Anatomic and Clinical Pathology operations, oversee QA and

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.
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical laboratory operations and CAP/CMS regulatory oversight.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

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 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.

Job description

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, Arizona seeks an experienced pathologist to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Medical Director of Laboratories. This 1.0 FTE leadership role provides strategic and clinical oversight while maintaining active clinical practice.

Faculty appointment at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson at Associate Professor/Professor level is expected. The Vice Chair will lead Anatomic and Clinical Pathology operations, oversee QA and