Medical Assistant I - Cardiology
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter: Please contact Erica Moyer at egeist@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State University College of Medicine is seeking a PhD, MD or MD/PhD Director of Cytogenetics at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level to establish a new cytogenetics laboratory. Candidates for this position must be certified or eligible for board certification in clinical cytogenetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics or by the American Board of Pathology in molecular genetic pathology. Additionally, certification/eligibility in molecular genetics is desirable.
The individual will be responsible for planning and executing the establishment of a new cytogenetics facility at Hershey Medical Center. This is a unique opportunity for the individual with experience and vision to set up the laboratory and deliver needed services. Following establishment of the lab the Director, with appropriate support, will include meeting requirements for certification by regulatory agencies (CLIA, CAP), developing and maintaining standard operating procedure manuals, and quality control practices. The Director will also ensure supervision of cytogenetics technical staff in the technical performance of proficiency testing programs as required by the regulatory agencies of CGI (CLIA, CAP). The candidate must have demonstrated skills in pre-, post, and analytical clinical laboratory operations, clinical laboratory budget development and cost management and experience to troubleshoot technical problems. The director will be primarily responsible for analysis and interpretation of results, preparation and reviewing of final test reports, and reporting of results on oncological, prenatal, and postnatal specimens. The candidate will also support the development and validation of in-house FISH -based assays for applications in oncology and other areas. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others are essential.
Evidence of scholarly activity is highly desirable and candidates with research interests are encouraged to apply. Support and opportunities exist for pursuit of research interests and there are extensive opportunities for collaborations within the College of Medicine and its various Institutes, as well as the Penn State Cancer Institute.
Appointment will be at a rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments.
About Penn State Health:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 16,800 people system-wide. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center , Penn State Children's Hospital , and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa., and more than 3,000 physicians and direct care providers at more than 90+ unique medical office locations. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital , Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endoscopy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute . In December 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine , the University's medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $100 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: Non bargained
Hospitals and Health Care
Health Care Provider
Full-time