RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Medical Director of Laboratory at Trinitas Regional Medical Center

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Trinitas Regional Medical Center. The Department is responsible for all anatomic and clinical laboratory services at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, a 554-bed Level II trauma center that provides comprehensive health care for the region. The successful candidate will be the leader of the pathology laboratory at Trinitas, responsible for oversight of all aspects of the laboratory operation. This individual will provide leadership for staff, will plan, organize and direct the activities of the Laboratory with the assistance of managers, supervisors and senior technologists and will serve as a subject matter expert and consultant, closely collaborating with physicians and other health care providers. The Director will have responsibility for providing clinical direction to the Trinitas laboratory, including laboratory oversight, test validation and maintenance of College of American Pathologists accreditation of the laboratory; experience in a CAP accredited laboratory is desirable. As a member of the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology team, consulting with clinical staff and participating in tumor boards is expected. This is a general pathology service within a community hospital, although subspecialty expertise in cytopathology is desirable.

An MD, DO, or MBBS is required along with board certification or board eligibility in AP/CP. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and academic experience. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a letter outlining your interests and experience and the names of three (3) references (references will not be contacted prior to selection of the candidate as a finalist) to:

Valerie A. Fitzhugh, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical Education Building 212
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
email: fitzhuva@rutgers.edu 

Trinitas Regional Medical Center utilizes a full spectrum of sophisticated inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services. Our team is proud to have forged a lifelong partnership with families, physicians, and communities to provide the best care in a supportive, caring environment. We treat 17,000+ inpatients every year, as well as 70,000 emergency patients and several hundred thousand outpatients. As a Catholic teaching hospital, Trinitas Regional Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation.

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer a number of Centers of Excellence and specialized major services, including Behavioral Health, Cancer Care, Cardiology, the Connie Dwyer Breast Center, Diabetes Management, Maternal and Child Health, Renal Services, School of Nursing, Senior Services, Sleep Disorders, Women's Services, Wound Healing and more.

Mission: Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a Catholic community teaching hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. At Trinitas Regional Medical Center we dedicate ourselves to God's healing mission. We strive to provide excellent, compassionate healthcare to the people and communities we serve, including those among us who are poor and vulnerable.

Vision: Trinitas Regional Medical Center will continue to advance its position as a premier healthcare provider in Central New Jersey that

• Supports the mission and core values of Trinitas Health
• Exemplifies service excellence by continually improving quality and exceeding customer expectations
• Is recognized for outstanding medical and nursing care and for advanced capabilities in selected clinical specialties
• Is acclaimed for the education of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Is the hospital of choice for physicians and patients