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Harrow, Inc.

Senior Microbiologist

Ledgewood, NJ · On-site

$72K - $96K/yr

... CEO of their job. Harrow's values have driven interest over the past decade in attracting high ... The Senior Microbiologist ensures all testing activities comply with current Good Manufacturing ...

3P Partners

Director of Technical Services

Merced, CA · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

Partner directly with the COO to strengthen technical systems, drive process improvement, and build ... Lead food safety, quality, microbiology, and R&D, developing the team and strengthening cross ...

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Physician - Chief of Microbiology Position in San Francisco, CA!

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Veterans Health Administration
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$200K - $400K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Veterans Health Administration rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job Description 

Join our Team at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco, CA as a Physician - Chief of Microbiology! 

The Section Chief of Microbiology is part of the key leadership of Lab Medicine Service and is the management official responsible for Microbiology including clinical, administrative, education and research, and applicable performance measures. The incumbent serves as the Section Chief of Microbiology in Lab Medicine Service at the San Francisco VA Healthcare System (SFVAHSC). The usual duty station is at the SFVA Medical Center (SFVAMC), San Francisco, CA. 

The major duties of the Chief of Microbiology include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Direct effective and safe operations that are in compliance with standards established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (JC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.
  • Ensure all laboratory operations meet regulatory mandates (success in accreditation inspections) and help maintain laboratory accreditation and certification.
  • Provide clinical consultation on patient care to technical personnel and healthcare providers. Ensures communication and coordination between the laboratory and the clinical services. The Chief should always be available unless on personal leave, at which time he/she will appoint a designee to provide coverage (e.g., Section technical supervisor and/or Clinical Pathologist).
  • Review and approve all new and revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Microbiology and ensures required periodic SOP reviews are carried out.
  • Ensure accurate test results with turn-around-times (TAT) that meet the reasonable and possible expectations of the medical staff and accrediting agencies, when adequately supported with necessary resources from facility administration and human resource management services.
  • Work and communicate with section technical supervisor/specialists and ensure appropriate testing reagents & supplies.
  • Promote an effective, balanced relationship with academic affiliate(s), VHA business partners (diagnostic industry, vendor, reference lab) and other VHA facilities that result in a joint and mutually advantageous partnership.
  • Participate in the Lab Medicine Quality Management (QM) program, addressing appropriate and practical QM needs as required by accreditation, regulation, internal and external assessments.
  • Teach and supervise residents, fellows, medical students, CLS interns and other healthcare personnel who seek training within the field of pathology and laboratory medicine (P&LM) and clinical laboratory science. Ensures P&LM residency training and CLS internship training goals and objectives are met in the areas of clinical microbiology.
  • Participate in scholarly and creative activities, which may include basic laboratory and/or clinical research, aiming to better serve patients.
  • Service as the Assistant Site Director of UCSF Clinical Pathology Residency and/or Assistant Chief of Lab Medicine Service, etc. 

Benefits and Features

  • Expected Salary range from $200,000 - $400,000 per year (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience).
  1. Work Schedule: Negotiable (8-10 hour Day Shift once trained).
  2. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
  3. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME).
  4. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
  5. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
  6. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or Territory.
  7. CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
  8. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
  9. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

We encourage you to consider VA employment in San Francisco, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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