JOB SUMMARY:
Seeking a general surgical pathologist who is comfortable signing out cytopath. AP/CP BC or BE.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Frozen and EBUS/ROSE coverage expected.
- Medical directorship duties expected.
- No autopsy coverage.
- Call is divided.
- Provide pathology services to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
- Produce complete, comprehensive pathology reports, containing all necessary elements, in a timely fashion.
- Supervise and direct activities of the laboratory in accordance with accepted national standards and internal administrative policies.
- Consult with other pathologists and serve as consultants to clinical physicians.
- Conduct autopsies and perform macroscopic and microscopic examination of all tissues or fluids showing evidence of pathologic conditions, as needed.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in call schedule as assigned/directed
- Engage in research projects and prepare scientific papers on the nature, cause and behavior of diseases.
- Investigate and study trends in the developments in pathology practice and technique; and evaluate adaptability to the needs of the laboratory.
- Learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other devices.
- Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry’s best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
- Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
Requirements
- Medical Degree required.
- Active license to practice medicine in worked-in state required.
- Certification in anatomic or clinical pathology required; subspecialties also required depending upon scope of duties.
- National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as Clinical Laboratory Specialist.
- Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.
- Must have the ability to determine the statistical validity and reliability of various procedures.
- Must be able to evaluate information against sensory or judgmental criteria, including the clinical implications of particular diagnoses or treatment methods.
- Must be able to function both independently and as part of a team.
- Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks in a limited time frame
